Consider this powerful quote by Roy H. Williams:
“If our hearts believe it, our minds will justify it.”
Let that sink in—for your communication, for your leadership, for your team.
Our minds are skilled at building logical cases. We can talk ourselves into (or out of) just about anything. But what we choose to persuade ourselves into? That choice comes from the heart.
The heart is where belief begins. It’s the spark behind conviction. It’s what drives the “I just know” moments. The heart chooses what becomes our truth—what we know in our “heart of hearts.”
And that truth doesn’t need a PowerPoint or a pro/con list.
It just feels right.
This is where inspirational leadership lives—not in spreadsheets or data dumps, but in connection. In a leader’s ability to move people emotionally, not just intellectually.
When you lead from the heart, people don’t just comply—they commit. They don’t just nod—they rally. The heart sparks alignment, energy, and real buy-in.
Too often, leaders try to win minds with “reasonable reasons” and “sensible sense,” while the heart quietly raises an eyebrow.
Do they see me?
Do they care?
Am I moved?
The next time you're trying to get your team on board, inspire change, or build momentum, pause and ask:
- What would I say if I were speaking to their hearts?
- What words would I choose if I wanted them to feel it?
- How would I say it if my goal was to spark something real?
This is the essence of inspirational leadership.
Speak to the heart—and the mind will follow.
