We also need to set realistic goals that have some stretch but are also attainable. Meaningful goals that inspire emphasize the value we are adding to other people by the work the team does. When we as leaders participatively set goals that our team members believe in, we have the recipe to inspire and provide hope for a better future. We are all inspired by meaningful goals, especially those that we have some input on. Lopez observes, “When you think the future will be better than the present, you start working harder today.” Zig Ziglar expressed similar insight when he said, “If there is hope in the future, there is literally power in the present.”ģ) Focus on meaningful goals. One benefit of helping people have more hope is they will be more engaged and committed. As leaders, we can embrace and share a vision of a better future that can inspire our teams and give them the hope they crave. People want to believe they are part of something bigger and are making a positive difference for others. Another Gallup research project found that when leadership didn’t make them feel enthusiastic about the future, 99% of employees report feeling disengaged at work!Ģ) Share the vision of a better future. The research showed that followers want their leaders to help meet four psychological needs: stability, trust, compassion, and hope. The Gallup organization randomly sampled a large group of people and asked them to describe a leader that had the most positive influence in their daily life. As leaders, we need to nurture our own optimism and hope, and be an example for the people we influence. There is a concept called “Shadow of the Leader.” People look to us in leadership roles and take cues based on what we say and what we do.
Lopez and others have discovered as we look at 10 proven ways to develop greater hope within ourselves and our teams:ġ) Lead by example. How can we develop greater hope within ourselves and others we work with? Let's explore what leading experts like Dr. Physical and mental health (including less stress and burnout).He simply defines hope as, “the belief that things could be better and that you can make them better.” Multiple studies have shown that having hope has many benefits, including increased: Shane Lopez is a university professor, Gallup senior scientist, and perhaps the leading researcher on hope. We all need hope, don’t we? Both as individuals and as leaders of teams, hope is critical to our present and future success.
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