HVCC Leadership Series: Motivation and Reward - Is Wanting It Enough
Leaders talk a lot about motivation, but what motivates people to be leaders? History has given us plenty of examples of megalomaniacs seeking power for selfish gain or even world dominance—but is that the motivation for most leaders? It’s easy to shrug the question off, blaming human nature or social hierarchies, but what motivates some people to take on leadership roles and not others?
This lecture will explore the motivation behind potential leaders and the rewards that go beyond selfish gains or lust for power. There are subtle and less draconian rewards that accompany a good leader, and we may be able to find these rewards in some unexpected places.