Summary of 'Fanness' - An Idea That Will Change The Way You Motivate and Inspire Others.

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This video discusses the idea of "fanness" as a way to motivate and inspire others. It points out that people are different and that leaders need to know what buttons to push on different individuals in order to get the most out of them. The video presents research that suggests that mastering "fanness" can be a unifying force in any organization and help leaders be more effective.

• 00:00:00 The speaker discusses the difference between motivation and inspiration, and how leaders need to know what motivates their followers in order to be successful. He also points out that people are different, and that this means that leaders need to know what buttons to push on different individuals in order to get the most out of them.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the idea of "fanness," which is a way of motivating and inspiring others that is more effective than traditional methods. It discusses the different motivations people have and how the complexity of situations can overwhelm leaders. The video presents research that suggests that mastering "fanness" can be a unifying force in any organization and help leaders be more effective.
• 00:10:00 The story of Tiger Woods' 2005 Masters victory tells of a difficult shot he made that few people can make - putting spin on a shot through high grass and lofted club and aiming for a target the size of a dime. The ball travels through the air and ends up in the cup, winning him the golf tournament. The storyteller, a sports writer who was present at the event, says that when the ball got to within three feet of the cup, people went crazy.
• 00:15:00 The author discusses how one of the motivators behind the success of the Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan was the motivational quotes taped to the players' lockers. Jordan said that the quotes always made him feel special, regardless of the situation. This is an important reminder that every person needs to feel special and inspired in order to be motivated and inspired to achieve their goals.
• 00:20:00 The video discusses how being a great fan of others can be a way to inspire and motivate them. It goes on to say that nobody outgrows being a fan, and that this is the universal of inspiration and motivation.