Do you know the difference between inspiration and motivation when it comes to team building? Very often, these two words are used interchangeably, as if they mean the same thing. And the truth is, there’s a fine line between the two.
The primary difference between the two is that inspiration comes from inside yourself. Inspiration actually means “in spirit.” Motivation, on the other hand, is external. It’s more about finding a way to do what you’re supposed to do or need to do.
Another way to differentiate between motivation and inspiration is this: motivation is what you think about to help you achieve while inspiration is about what and how you feel. Those feelings compel you to act.
Network marketing probably has more heart involved than any other industry. For example, we are passionate about Laminine and what it can do to improve the health of people. If you have a personal experience with Laminine or any of our LifePharm products, you know exactly what this feels like. You simply feel inspired.
When you share your experiences with others and discover that you are getting your products paid for through commissions, something happens. Then you discover that you’re actually earning additional income while helping people. At the beginning of your LifePharm journey, the passion in your heart was inspiring you to help people feel the benefits you’ve felt. Further along the journey, the discovery of the opportunity provides motivation.
In some cases, our leaders in the field start out with the opportunity because they are motivated to achieve financial success. As they share the opportunity, which is always backed up by our wonderful products, they inevitably fall in love with the products and that passion fuels their business growth. One way or another, successful LifePharm IBOs combine inspiration and motivation.
Laminine, Laminine OMEGA+++, DIGESTIVE+++ and IMMUNE+++ are the heart of business building with LifePharm. They inspire us, because they do so much to improve the health of countless thousands around the world.
The business building opportunity serves to motivate you to keep on task—to make calls, to update your contact list, to hold meetings, to give out samples and brochures. In other words, the opportunity motivates you to work.
In our industry, to be an accomplished team leader, you need to be able to inspire as well as motivate. Motivation and inspiration combine your head and your heart, your thoughts and your feelings, the products and the opportunity.
To be a great leader, you also need to be a role model for your team. When you set the example for your team to follow and duplicate, success is virtually guaranteed. Inspire your team with your passion for the products, and motivate them with your dedication to spreading the moneymaking opportunity. Let’s make the last quarter of 2015 the best ever!