When leaders inspire, they ignite creativity, passion, or a sense of purpose in someone who wouldn’t have gotten there on their own or as quickly. After team members are inspired, they feel a surge of what I call the three E’s of Inspiration

• Energy
• Effort
• Enthusiasm

The 3 E’s of Inspiration drives employees to pursue a goal or idea with vigor and passion.

How to Boost an Employee’s Motivation with Inspiration

Team members are inspired by something other than free lunch or just a consistent paycheck. If you are looking for ideas for how to be a more inspirational leader, you can download the guide to inspire employeesfor free or take a few cues from the list below:

• Connect the Team to a Meaningful Cause –  It’s easy for people to get lost in the monotony of their everyday work without considering how their work impacts the people around them.
• Paint a Vision of a Brighter Future Than Exists Today – Napoleon said, “A leader’s job is to define reality and deliver hope.” A vision provides hope.
• Provide Recognition and Authentic Appreciation – People go where they are celebrated, not where they are tolerated.
• Have a Direct Dialogue – “Confronting someone in the short term always beats resenting someone in the long term for things left unsaid”
• Share Inspirational Stories – Stories stick, facts fade.
• Use a Maximizing Mantra –  Part of your job is to create a culture filled with energy and a maximizing mantra can do that.

Closing

It’s easy to complain about team members who aren’t motivated.  Reject this temptation.  Instead, embrace the responsibility of leadership and look to inspire team members by testing different strategies over time because it won’t last.  Part of your job as a leader is to inspire daily.

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About the Author John Eades is the CEO of LearnLoft, and creator of the Accelerate Leadership Program. He was named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices. John is also the author of Building the Best: 8 Proven Leadership Principles to Elevate Others to Success. You can follow him on Instagram @johngeades.