Inspiration gets a bad reputation because we’ve turned it into Hawaiian shirts, pizza parties, and empty slogans. It’s not supposed to be easy or comfortable. True inspiration, the kind that drives performance, is rough and demanding. It thrives in friction, in challenge, and in real accountability, none of which you’ll find in a motivational poster.

This program will help learning and development professionals rethink their approach, moving past short-lived inspiration to incorporate productive tension, clear expectations, and growth-oriented challenges into development efforts across the organization. Participants will walk away with practical strategies that create lasting behavior change and measurable results where it counts.

Yogi Mueller is the Owner and Chief Craftsman of Craft Leadership LLC, where he helps organizations unlock leadership potential through direct, practical development that drives real behavior change. With over 30 years in talent development, including leadership roles with the Walt Disney Company and Bluegreen Vacations, he has designed and led programs that move beyond theory into measurable impact. As the author of The Great Slapping: The Power of Mentorship, Yogi challenges leaders to replace polite advice with truth that actually sticks.