Light the fire within

Willpower overcomes the tendency to stand pat, to let others do it, to put the tough tasks off until tomorrow. It is determination that is a vital factor in motivating others as well. What separates a leader from a follower is that a leader's willpower burns brighter. Leaders have the privilege...

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Published in:Strategic finance (Montvale, N.J.) N.J.), 2006-05, Vol.87 (11), p.8
Main Author: Gunn, Robert W
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Businesspeople
Consciousness
Gunn, Bob
Leadership
Management
Management styles
Motivation
Organizational change
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Summary:Willpower overcomes the tendency to stand pat, to let others do it, to put the tough tasks off until tomorrow. It is determination that is a vital factor in motivating others as well. What separates a leader from a follower is that a leader's willpower burns brighter. Leaders have the privilege of guiding human spirit toward collective accomplishment. They have the choice of serving themselves or a larger, more profound intent. The leader's role demands that they have an authentic answer to the question, "What's it all for?" -- an answer that releases vitality in their organization. As leaders cultivate the habit of striving to serve a core purpose beyond their own ego, their resolve will grow stronger. Leaders will be rewarded by deep happiness and perhaps even gratitude for them and their followers.
ISSN:1524-833X