Motivation vs. Inspiration
I once read about a car dealership that every month, would fire the sales-person with the lowest sales. This is known as “motivation” by fear...and is not a form of empowerment. It really only benefits the owner of the car dealership, and undermines staff morale to have his sales people fighting to stay on top. Fighting like rats in a cage!
Conversely, when Ghandi began his famous “salt march”, people at every village he stopped at, were “inspired” to join him in his mission. The word inspiration implies “invoking spirit” and it empowers us from our core!
We serve one another more so...by performing acts which “inspire”, rather than “motivating” others to get what we want!
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About Me
- Jeff McCann
- I was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I grew up in Calgary, Alberta, but chose to live in an area known as the "Peace Country" after deciding I preferred a small town atmosphere. The "spirit of the north" was instrumental in forming the philosophy that I embrace in my music and my lifestyle. After almost 30 years of experience in "rock 'n roll", I've worked with some of western Canada's finest musicians, on stage, on the road and in the studio. I live a stone's throw from the mighty Peace River, with my wife and family and perform at venues throughout Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. In addition to my commitment to music and family, I am also a calligrapher/artist and have a been a student of Tai Chi for many years, a discipline which has proven invaluable in my pursuit for "a life of balance and harmony".
2 comments:
Well, it's not quite as harsh as it sounds. The story (right from the horse's mouth) is at the bottom of this page.
I'm not saying you don't have a good point, though, because you do.
Ron,
I think the 'old guy might be "back-pedalling" a bit. The story came from his book (which I read portions of). Obviously, he got some bad press over it and feels the need to defend himself!
My take on it is, he's taking inventory of his life...& feeling a tad guilty.
When I was working in the marketing department of the "bank". I had occasion to deal with one of his other companies. A salesmen I spoke with told about some other "tactics" the old guy was still using to keep everyone on their toes.
Hey, maybe we can chat about it over lunch...my turn to buy!
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