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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 7 MIN

1957: [Part 2] How to Motivate a Team by Revealing the Big Picture by Michael Mehlberg on High-Trust Leadership

from Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship · host Optimal Living Daily | Dan W.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1957: Michael Mehlberg breaks down how great leaders inspire teams by clearly articulating a compelling vision, using President Kennedy’s moon-landing challenge as a model. When leaders define a bold yet achievable “big picture,” team members, no matter their role, feel connected, motivated, and empowered to contribute with purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2016/7/19/how-to-motivate-a-team-by-revealing-the-big-picture Quotes to ponder: "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal before this decade is out of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth." "An unthoughtful delivery of your company’s purpose can be just as demotivating as a sensible one can be inspiring." "Success for you, as a leader, doesn’t lie in achieving a goal… only your team can claim that." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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