There’s no better inspiration than that which comes from your favorite films. For some reason, the memories attached to those films taps into a well of motivation. That feeling you get when you think of The Lion King, for example, especially when you think of Rafiki saying, “Oh yes, the past can hurt. But you can either run from it, or learn from it.” Or when you think about Dumbledore advising Harry, “It is not our abilities that show what we truly are… it is our choices.”

Here’s something that might surprise you: The best leaders do not attempt to motivate their employees, athletes, students or children. In fact, those people in leadership positions who try to light fires for others tend to not keep their jobs for long. However, those who know the difference between leadership and motivation create a different …