Power Genes

CHAPTER EIGHT

Meet the Inspirer

In a world where human attention is one of our most prized commodities, Inspirers have “star power.” It doesn’t seem to matter whether they are standing behind a podium or standing in line for a cup of coffee; heads turn when an Inspirer is on the scene. What draws the attention of others like a magnet is the palpable sense of purpose that the Inspirer exudes. The Inspirer doesn’t wander through life looking to others for a sense of direction. Inspirers trust their own instincts, and as a result, they radiate the type of self-confidence that always seems to put them in the spotlight. In our workshops, Jimmy Carter is one of the leaders often cited as exemplifying the power style of an Inspirer. Other people who ...