If you search around on YouTube you can find some very excellent videos regarding business and marketing. One such video was created by TheRSA.org. They’ve illustrated a talk given by Dan Pink about what really motivates us at work. This is a must see. Enjoy!
Direct Link: RSA Animate – Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us.
There are a lot of people I admire out there who have good values, strong morals and contribute to society. Within that group I have personally observed four individuals who stand out as leaders and movers. These are my observations of their leadership behaviors.
…are not ashamed of their opinions.
The most successful leaders I know are leaders because they have their opinions and values, and they stick to them. It’s these opinions and values that have caused people to follow them, even if their opinions are unpopular.
…are not too proud to change their opinions.
These same leaders have enough humility to recognize a clearer or better path and abandon ideas and efforts that aren’t working. They realize there’s no point in finishing something that doesn’t benefit anybody.
…attract a following without gimmicks.
Leaders create change and influence people, and they do it without smoke and mirrors. They reach out and help others, they inspire and teach, and they contribute to society and groups. They do this not for self glory and praise, but because they genuinely want others to succeed.
J.K. Rowling, author of the best-selling Harry Potter book series, delivers her Commencement Address, “The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination,” at the Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association.
J.K. Rowling’s commencement speech is one of the best I’ve heard in a long time. It’s very touching, humble, and deep — she has no desire to prove her brilliance as I’ve seen with other speakers. Because of this she can connect with everybody, not just the scientific or philosophical thinkers, and yet her eloquence and insights let you know that she’s a very intelligent and caring woman; she’s a leader in the greatest respects.
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I look for opportunity in all areas, which is why when I saw this video, I had to post it here. More on this later, but for now I’ll let the video speak for itself, enjoy. (If the videos do not display instantly, please reload the page.)
If there’s enough interest in this topic, I will set up a public screening and Q&A session with the makers of this film in Salt Lake City. Please let me know in the comments below.
Watch the full movie: 35 minutes 57 seconds w/ limited commercial interruptions.
As a disclaimer, there are a couple strong explicative words scattered through the film.
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