The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos How to Inspire the People Around You
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Feb 24, 2025 
Adam Galinsky, a professor at Columbia Business School and author of "Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others," shares insights on everyday leadership. He emphasizes that anyone can inspire, whether at home or work. Key topics include the transformative power of praise, the importance of vulnerability, and how emotional contagion can motivate teams. Galinsky also introduces practical strategies, like the MYREAP method, to enhance leadership qualities and create a culture of collaboration and empathy.
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Inspiration vs. Infuriation
- Inspiring leaders possess courage, generosity, and vision, while infuriating leaders display opposite traits.
- These traits exist on a continuum and fulfill fundamental human needs like meaning, protection, and belonging.
Thatcher's Voice
- Margaret Thatcher trained her voice to be more effective, demonstrating that even voice can be improved for leadership.
- A dynamic, steady voice, often a natural result of power, can be learned and developed.
Everyday Leadership
- Leadership arises when people look up to us for guidance, support, or a different perspective.
- We all experience leadership roles, sometimes without realizing it, in various relationships.
