76.
Become an Inspirational
Human Being
I dropped my son off at school the other day and was amused by what he did when he walked into the
classroom. He passed one of his buddies and said: “Why so glum, chum?” His friend, who had been
looking very serious, looked up. Both kids 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 over 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?
One of the nicest compliments I’ve ever received was from a woman who came up to me after a
keynote speech I gave to 2000 fitness professionals for a great organization called Can – Fit – Pro. “Robin,
I loved your presentation,” she said, full of emotion. I asked why. “I’m not really sure. I guess you just
inspired me to be a better human being.” What would the organizations we work for and the communities
we lives in and the planet we walk look like if each and everyone 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.
Greatness in business as well as in life comes by
Being an inspirational human being.