3 Ways Leaders Motivate High Performers
By Loreen M Sherman | Submitted On July 18, 2011
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Expert Author Loreen M Sherman
In both the U.S. and in Canada the character of the early leaders was multi-talented. In the United States of America Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father (1706 - 1790); he was a scientist, inventor, statesman, printer and philosopher. In Canada, Sir John A. Macdonald was the first Prime Minister …show more content…
Macdonald whom was known as a 'nation builder' yet was unsuccessful with the Canadian Pacific Railway. This eventually led to the Pacific Scandal in 1872 and to the forceful resignation and loss of his leadership in 1874 when Sir John A. Macdonald lost the election. Plagued by difficulties Macdonald faced the last chapters in his political career with a weakened vision of a strong centralized government. He learned that both talent and fortitude were not sufficient, in his case, to battle the threats and influences of the politics and economics of the times. At first, Sir John A. Macdonald turned to heavier drinking as a way to comfort himself but eventually he returned to his senses and learned an important lesson that leaders do not possess full authority over all factors. Often leaders must motivate themselves by relinquishing control to higher powers and forces. With this new-found motivation MacDonald faced the opposition and triumphantly returned to power in 1878 and remained Prime Minister for the rest of his life. The ups and downs of Sir John A. Macdonald's political success illustrate that high-impact leadership requires fortitude and perseverance. It's not over until …show more content…
A moderate upbringing led Benjamin Franklin to find alternatives when his father could not afford to send him to school. Like Benjamin Franklin many who motivate others do not stop when the door closes; instead they find alternatives. To face life with innovative approaches and positive choices positions one to motivate others because they see the victory in overcoming a difficult situation. International fame came to Benjamin Franklin through his kite experiment with electricity. His goal was to improve how man lived and worked. Years later the story of Benjamin Franklin motivates others to invent and excel. This is the character of strong leaders.
The hope of leadership is to make a difference, a real change. The life journey of Benjamin Franklin provides another example to a wonderful testament of fortitude, innovation and tenacity which are all characteristics of high-impact leadership. Today's leaders need talent and fortitude to motivate others.
Today's leaders can learn valuable lessons from the leaders of the past as today's leaders strive to motivate both themselves and those around them. When others see the leaders character and fortitude they become motivated to follow their example. Here are three ways to build high hopes for leaders to motivate high performers in today's business
By Loreen M Sherman | Submitted On July 18, 2011
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Expert Author Loreen M Sherman
In both the U.S. and in Canada the character of the early leaders was multi-talented. In the United States of America Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father (1706 - 1790); he was a scientist, inventor, statesman, printer and philosopher. In Canada, Sir John A. Macdonald was the first Prime Minister …show more content…
Macdonald whom was known as a 'nation builder' yet was unsuccessful with the Canadian Pacific Railway. This eventually led to the Pacific Scandal in 1872 and to the forceful resignation and loss of his leadership in 1874 when Sir John A. Macdonald lost the election. Plagued by difficulties Macdonald faced the last chapters in his political career with a weakened vision of a strong centralized government. He learned that both talent and fortitude were not sufficient, in his case, to battle the threats and influences of the politics and economics of the times. At first, Sir John A. Macdonald turned to heavier drinking as a way to comfort himself but eventually he returned to his senses and learned an important lesson that leaders do not possess full authority over all factors. Often leaders must motivate themselves by relinquishing control to higher powers and forces. With this new-found motivation MacDonald faced the opposition and triumphantly returned to power in 1878 and remained Prime Minister for the rest of his life. The ups and downs of Sir John A. Macdonald's political success illustrate that high-impact leadership requires fortitude and perseverance. It's not over until …show more content…
A moderate upbringing led Benjamin Franklin to find alternatives when his father could not afford to send him to school. Like Benjamin Franklin many who motivate others do not stop when the door closes; instead they find alternatives. To face life with innovative approaches and positive choices positions one to motivate others because they see the victory in overcoming a difficult situation. International fame came to Benjamin Franklin through his kite experiment with electricity. His goal was to improve how man lived and worked. Years later the story of Benjamin Franklin motivates others to invent and excel. This is the character of strong leaders.
The hope of leadership is to make a difference, a real change. The life journey of Benjamin Franklin provides another example to a wonderful testament of fortitude, innovation and tenacity which are all characteristics of high-impact leadership. Today's leaders need talent and fortitude to motivate others.
Today's leaders can learn valuable lessons from the leaders of the past as today's leaders strive to motivate both themselves and those around them. When others see the leaders character and fortitude they become motivated to follow their example. Here are three ways to build high hopes for leaders to motivate high performers in today's business