This article emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership and how inspired leadership begins by caring for an organization as whole. This reminded me of my own life, and the example my manager sets for me. My manager consistently models this type of leadership by mentoring me, her daily tasks, and how she views our workplace as a whole. She not only guides me through my professional questions, but also wants to make sure I understand and feel valid. Inspired leadership enables workers to want to perform to the best of their abilities, and genuinely care for what they do.

This article also reminded me of the article “Personal Values and Performance in Teams: An Individual and Team Level Analysis” since it argues that personal values shape your every way of living, including in the workforce. Inspired leaders have personal values, “It’s an inside-out process that begins with “self which allows them to bring their authentic leadership to others so that all may benefit, learn and prosper” (Needed: Leaders who inspire, listen, Triangle Business Journal, pg.2). If a leader truly holds values close to them, it will be seen clearly in the workforce. Once the process of inspired leadership takes place, one may feel more determined to share this with others, ultimately positively affecting the workforce.

This article also reminded me of the leadership we have as a country today. A common phrase heard during the 2024 election was, “Vote for policies, not for the person.” But, if a persons values and beliefs shape their opinions how would it be possible for a candidate to have positive policies while being a bad person. Values do a shape a leader and the decisions following. Inspired leaders care more for the people in their organizations rather than as a whole, and this should be a fundamental requirement today.