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Inspirational Leadership: Insight into Action What is Inspirational Leadership? Research has shown that effective leaders work in ALL of the four dimensions of leadership – 'creating the future'; 'enthusing, growing and appreciating (engaging) others'; 'clarifying values' and 'ideas to action'. However, we also know that people are naturally stronger in some dimensions than in others. Leaders build on their strengths and leverage these to enable them to work in ways that come less naturally to them. Thus, for example, people who are strongest in 'creating the future' - and less strong in 'ideas to action' - may be driven to make things happen because they find the possibilities for the future so compelling. Similarly people who are strong in 'clarifying values', and less strong in 'enthusing, growing and appreciating others' will invest in people because they believe it is the right thing to do. 
Source: Claret About the Inspirational Leadership: Insight to Action tool During 2004 the DTI, partnering with the Chartered Management Institute, conducted one of the largest ever studies of workers in the UK to ask them what inspired them to follow leaders. The Inspirational Leadership: Insight to Action tool is based on these research findings and its purpose is to enable leaders to be clearer about their most natural leadership styles and strengths so that they can shape their roles and those of their team accordingly. The emphasis is to raise awareness of strengths in leadership. Click here to download a sample reportExample report scoring 
How to Interpret the reports Your Top Six AttributesRecognise the power of using your strongest attributes to make your leadership more inspiring. We cannot over-emphasize the importance of shaping your leadership more and more around who you naturally are – without being complacent about areas of lower natural strength. As you read through the suggestions below, note ideas you can implement to maximise your strengths. Example Attribute feedback: Enthusiastic Learner
To make good use of this strength, consider the following:
Your Four Lowest Scoring AttributesNo-one is good at everything and yet leaders have to demonstrate effectiveness in all aspects of leadership. You can 'cover off' areas of lower natural strength in a number of ways:
As you read through the following ideas do focus, on things you can do to 'raise your game' and bring you closer to a level of competence - recognising that your greatest opportunities to be successful and make a difference will come through building your role as much as you can around your strengths. Example Attribute feedback: Legacy BuilderThis describes a capacity to be constantly thinking forward, to be planning in time zones beyond their own tenure in the role. Those with this capacity want to build sustainability, to leave a legacy that will outlast them. Consider the following to 'raise your game':
What to do nextIf you are interested in obtaining a free assessment and report please email enquiries@mrjconsulting.co.uk for an access code. Once you have the access code – you will be directed to the Inspirational Leadership website. Visit the website, enter your access code and complete the online assessment. You can download the report (PDF format). Read through the findings and use it to identify leadership strengths. The report will give you some suggestions on how to make best use of these strengths. The report will also identify lower scoring attributes- these may be helpful in identifying development opportunities. You have the option of having a 1 to 1 feedback session with a qualified Inspirational Leadership: Insight to Action facilitator. This is usually conducted face to face and takes about an hour. There is a cost involved (please contact us for further information) email: enquiries@mrjconsulting.co.uk |
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