Do I inspire action or demand compliance?
Influence beats enforcement.
“People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.” – John Maxwell
Context and Insight
Fear-based compliance stifles innovation; inspiration sparks engagement.
Why This Matters for Servant Leadership
Servant leaders motivate by vision and trust, not force.
Personal Application
- Share the why behind one directive this week.
- Replace orders with collaborative language.
- Recognize someone’s intrinsic motivation in a meeting.
Invitation
Lead through vision, not control, today.
Related Topics
- Inspiration
- Servant Leadership
- Motivation
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