Motivation and Inspiration

The Difference Between Motivation and Inspiration

Sometimes we all need a kick in the pants. Motivation has its place. But when it comes to maintaining the energy to achieve notable goals, there’s nothing like inspiration


MOTIVATION:

External Source
Ÿ Reward
Ÿ Recognition
Ÿ Comparing individual performances

Short Term
Lasts as long as the reward is there

Self-oriented
Outcomes matter to the individual,sometimes to the detriment of the collective

Short-lived

No sustainable internal energy – it comes from outside the person Situational Source of energy is linked to specific circumstances

Competitive

Typical motivational techniques pit person against person – contests, productivity comparisons, rewards and recognition

Denial

Ignores obstacles in the organization in an attempt to push through limitations

INSPIRATION:

Internal Source

Need to make an impact. To know that our work is part of a more important,higher goa

Long Term

Encourages resilience and perseverance in order to achieve the
meaningful outcome

Service-oriented
- Outcomes matter to those being served
– promotes partnership

Enduring

A deep and enduring connection to a source of energy – it comes from the hearts and minds of people

Adaptive

Source of energy transcends situations and adapts in order to achieve the deeper outcome

Straightforward

Forgoes time and money-wasting campaigns to use resources to achieve the deeper goal

Collaborative

Inspiration is built upon a goal we all want to achieve, a goal bigger than any one of us that requires all of us to bring our abilities to the game

Honesty

Requires an honest examination of organizational obstacles to remove blockages