Become an Inspirational Human Being

Become an Inspirational Human Being: l dropped my daughter off at college the other day and was amused by what she did when she walked into her classroom. She passed one of her friends and said: “Why so glum, chum?” Her friend, who had been looking very serious, looked up. Both of them broke into laughter. Got me smiling. Then it got me thinking.Greatness in business as well as in life comes by being an inspirational human being. We need to uplift people by our attitude and our very presence. When we see someone feeling down or experiencing a struggle or doubting their potential or in need of a kind word, it’s our duty to help them, perhaps by asking, “Why so glum, chum?”  The best way to lead and elevate another human being- whether that means a co-worker or a family member or a friend, is to model the behavior you wish to see. The best way to influence others is to lead by example. You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your words. Talk really is cheap. Extraordinary human beings live their message. They walk their talk. And above all else, they are inspirational. Are you?  What would the organizations we work for and the communities we live in and the planet we walk look like if each and every one of us did our part to be inspirational leaders each day—encouraging them to be better human beings? We can curse the darkness or we can light a candle. And our world needs more light. Shine. Today.