Leadership isn’t just about giving orders or managing tasks—it’s about inspiring and enrolling your team into a vision they genuinely believe in. If you want your employees to show up with energy, passion, and purpose, you need to give them a reason to want to work for you.
You’ve probably heard it phrased in countless ways—employees want purpose in their work. And that’s the truth. But here’s the flip side that most leaders ignore:
If your team isn’t inspired, chances are you’re not inspired either.
I’ll never forget something I was once told: “If you’re bored, it’s because you’re boring.” Those words hit me hard—and they’ve stuck with me ever since. But it’s not just about boredom. It applies to every emotion. If I’m uninspired, my team feels it. If I’m angry, that energy spreads like wildfire.
Leadership is a mirror. Your team reflects your energy, your passion, and your mindset. So if you’re noticing a lack of motivation in your organization, it’s time to look inward.
How to Get Re-Inspired
If you’re feeling stuck or uninspired, here are some practical steps to reignite that fire:
- Reconnect with Your “Why”
Write down why you started your business or took your job in the first place. Was it for freedom, control, financial growth, or to make an impact? - Assess Your Progress
Have you achieved those goals, or have you gotten bogged down by the day-to-day grind? Maybe you’ve drifted so far from your original purpose that you dread walking into the office. - Revisit Your Vision
Make a list of all the things you wanted when you started. Those dreams are still there—you just need to reconnect with them. - Take Action
If revisiting your goals lights a spark, great! Now, it’s time to learn, grow, and adjust your strategies to realign with that vision. - Know When to Move On
But if those goals no longer inspire you, it’s time to find something new. Life is far too short to be stuck in a cycle of boredom and uninspired work.
The Bottom Line
If you want your team to be passionate, driven, and committed, you need to lead by example. Inspiration starts with you. When you’re excited about your work, your team feels it—and that’s when real transformation happens.
Remember, life is too short to be boring and uninspired. So take charge of your passion, and watch your team—and your business—thrive.