This compendium of wise sayings, teachings,
philosophy and life experiences is aptly titled, Motivating the Inner Soul, for indeed it simply does that. The
analytic reflection on everyday themes of leadership, vision, hope, happiness,
love, faith and motivation is quite refreshing and leaves the reader profoundly
transformed. Also, this work is simple and straightforward making it
user-friendly to the various classes of its readership.
It is very likely, perhaps by design that each
reader would come out with a different story from this book. In motivating the
inner soul of each individual different life experiences and one’s goals in
life would most likely result in differential motivation per individual. It is,
as the author says that life is like reading a book, every page raises a
question and an answer. The inner self is brought to the fore.
While this work motivates and inspires at the same
time, it provokes questions that have dominated history without agreed
solutions. The issue of leadership is a profound question, especially in Africa
and the developing world. Leadership as a concept and practice has proven to be
elusive and hence the abysmal state of affairs afflicting many societies and
communities. Leadership goes with vision, an equally elusive phenomena that
many leaders are grappling with but to no avail.
Reading through this book, your spirit is lifted.
You get inspired. You become hopeful. It talks of transformative leadership
that is viral and inspires hope. Hope is a choice, we are told here, and
motivation is the source of that hope. Nurturing your vision, dealing with
fear, managing influence and success are unpacked with unusual flair. One time,
the Bible story or verse are cited and next a lesson is drawn from the
Brazilian soccer performance.
This book can be read or consulted like a story
book or a reference book. Some may read it from cover to cover but some may
forage it anyhow, whichever way one approaches it the effect could be the same.
It motivates. Actually, there is no ending to the message contained since
transformation is itself a process and not an end in itself. Enjoy reading this
work.
Dr.
Samukele Hadebe
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