How to Inspire and Motivate Others
How to Inspire and Motivate Others
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
Whether you're just starting in your career or are well on your way to reaching your goals, one thing holds true: If you want to accomplish extraordinary things you'll need others to help you. That means you'll need to inspire and motivate others to join you in your mission. In this course, your instructor Larry Cornett, a coach with a PhD in psychology and decades of experience in the tech industry, will walk you through how to do just that. He'll show you how to create the right inspirational message to resonate with whatever audience you have, using research from psychology and real-world examples. you'll also learn a motivational framework to motivate with the right strategy at the right time. you'll also learn to avoid a common mistake by validating your message beforehand. By the end of this course you'll be prepared to start persuading others immediately, allowing you work toward shared goals that are most meaningful to you.
Syllabus
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Inspiration isn’t the same as motivation It is too simplistic to think that motivation is the push of an outside force while inspiration is the pull of a driving force. 3m
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Why does inspiration matter? Inspirational communication requires more investment and often takes longer to incorporate into other’s beliefs. 4m
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The psychology of inspiration Research has found that inspiration is conceptualized as having three core characteristics: transcendence, evocation, and approach motivation. 4m
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Creating a shared vision A compelling vision makes others say, “I believe in that too!” After this lesson, you will be able to create an inspirational vision that connects with the right people. 3m
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Defining an achievable mission You want people to hear your mission and say, “I can make that come true.” After this lesson, you will be able to define a singular and realistic mission statement. 4m
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The power of storytelling The ability to inspire others demands the power of effective storytelling. 3m
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Genuinely believe in the vision Inspiring others begins with a shared vision, but you will fail if you don’t personally believe in it. 3m
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Leave some people behind It is impossible to create an inspirational message that resonates with every single person in the world, nor should it. 3m
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Beware the endless mission statement A memorable and meaningful mission statement is notoriously challenging to craft. 3m
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Connect the dots People often fail to inspire others because they don’t connect the vision and mission to the audience. 3m
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The psychology of motivation Since the late 1950s, psychologists have sought to understand the relationships between motivation, performance, and satisfaction. 4m
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Extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivation One key motivational dimension is whether it comes from the outside or the inside. 4m
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Understand your audience Motivational strategies can’t be applied generically to everyone. After this lesson, you'll be able to uncover what motivates one person vs. another. 3m
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Communicate with emotional connection Empathy and compassion are crucial components of your motivational toolkit. 3m
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Motivating others isn’t about you What motivates you won’t necessarily be viewed as motivational for others. After this lesson, you will be able to avoid this trap. 3m
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One size doesn’t fit all Everyone reacts uniquely to various combinations of motivational approaches. 2m
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Reward systems can backfire You have to carefully construct motivational systems so that they reward the right behaviors. 3m
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Motivation doesn’t last forever Unlike inspiration, motivation requires more frequent application to continue having a positive impact. 3m
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The benefits you will experience When you are successfully able to inspire and motivate others, you’ll notice that you’re able to accomplish more with less friction. 3m
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Recognizing behavioral changes in others People reflect their levels of inspiration and motivation in different ways. 3m
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Improvements in organizational culture Inspired organizations have healthier cultures and shared values. 3m
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Next steps Greater success in your career and life depends on your ability to inspire and motivate others. 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Larry Cornett, PhD
Dr. Cornett is the founder of Brilliant Forge LLC. He’s a leadership coach, business advisor, and career advisor focused on helping people claim their power and regain their freedom. He works with ambitious professionals who want to accelerate their leadership development, career growth, and business success.He spent over 20 years in the Silicon Valley tech industry as a designer, UX leader, Product executive, and startup founder. He worked for a number of small startups and larger corporations, including IBM, Apple Computer, eBay, and Yahoo.He leveraged his Ph.D. in Psychology to start as a designer and researcher, then spent the rest of his career working his way up into management, executive leadership, and eventually founding his own tech startup as the CEO.
Larry Cornett, PhD
Editor in Chief at Invincible Career; Career Coach and Advisor
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How GoSkills helped Chris
I got the promotion largely because of the skills I could develop, thanks to the GoSkills courses I took. I set aside at least 30 minutes daily to invest in myself and my professional growth. Seeing how much this has helped me become a more efficient employee is a big motivation.
