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  • Essay / Leadership and Leadership Reflection - 715

    Motivational leaders inspire the group through motivation to convert purpose and vision into actions that will produce results. They elevate members from low levels of needs fixated on survival by appealing to the individual's innate desire to achieve higher levels of development and learning (McLeod, 2007). To achieve this goal, leaders provide clear and impactful descriptions of positive outcomes, deliver motivational speeches, and lead positive conversations. Leaders demonstrate optimism and enthusiasm, inspire teamwork, and persuade the group to look beyond their personal interests to the interests of the organization. Stimulated, the members of the group integrate into the vision, culture and environment of the organization. By setting high standards and giving meaning to the vision, leaders ensure that each member is committed to the shared vision and fulfills their role in the process (Marzano, Waters, & McNulty,