In a recent conversation a colleague discussed doing motivational speaking. Then she said, “or maybe it’s inspirational.” That got me thinking about a common dilemma that managers and leaders face, “is it my role to motivate or to inspire?” To me, the two terms are very related but have a definite distinction. Motivation is something that comes from within. As …

Sector: Finance Assignment: Establishment of Core Values & Core Purpose to Accelerate Growth & Performance. Period: 2008 Background A Limited Company in the financial services sector advising on & managing financial & tax matters to the self-employed. The appointment of a new Managing Director & the establishment of a new senior management team acted as the catalyst for the organisation …