Have you ever been inspired by others? Think back to what drew you to those people. What qualities did they possess that you found attractive? One first step in being more inspiring to others is to observe how those people made an impact on you.
When you observe other people, don’t just relate to how they impact you. See how they affect others as well. Take notice when they are talking and see if they are focused on the other person. What kind of body language are they employing?
When looking to inspire others, make sure you practice what you preach. You should be the General who fights alongside the troops. If you aren’t willing to do something yourself, you should never expect others to do it. That doesn’t mean you have to do it, but you must be willing to do it if you see the need.
Another important aspect of inspiring others is to be genuine. If you are someone who talks behind others’ backs, they are going to have less trust in you. When you say something, you should mean what you say. Don’t say anything that you can’t or won’t deliver.
Believe in what you are doing. When you show others that you stick to your beliefs, they will follow your lead. If you don’t believe, people will pick up on that quickly. Sometimes a leap of faith is needed from others to support what you're doing. Without confidence, you won’t get much support. Others pick up on your spirit, and that helps them find the faith they need.
Staying inspired yourself is a great way to inspire others. You should read the profiles of people who have inspired you. Do this as often as you can. You should set up a vision board of sayings or experiences of your influencers. You need only refer to it whenever you need a boost of inspiration. Once you have your boost, others will home in on that, and it will inspire them as well.
Champion other people. When you trust that others can do the job you inspire them by your acceptance of their abilities. They will still make mistakes. You have to be ready for when that happens. In most cases, you should continue to let them do what they need to do. Don’t cover up the mistakes of others as they won’t learn if you do. Recognize when they make the mistakes and ask if they need your help to resolve them.
