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Episode 1957:
Michael Mehlberg breaks down how great leaders inspire teams by clearly articulating a compelling vision, using President Kennedy’s moon-landing challenge as a model. When leaders define a bold yet achievable “big picture,” team members, no matter their role, feel connected, motivated, and empowered to contribute with purpose.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2016/7/19/how-to-motivate-a-team-by-revealing-the-big-picture
Quotes to ponder:
"I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal before this decade is out of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth."
"An unthoughtful delivery of your company’s purpose can be just as demotivating as a sensible one can be inspiring."
"Success for you, as a leader, doesn’t lie in achieving a goal… only your team can claim that."
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