Social Influence vs. Epic Meaning within a Team
An interesting dynamic between Core Drive 1: Epic Meaning & Calling and Core Drive 5: Social Influence & Relatedness can further be seen in team relationships and leadership practices.
Within a group, the leader is often motivated by Epic Meaning & Calling. They are typically the one with the long-term vision for the group and understands how it plays out with each individual on their team. For that vision to succeed, they are often willing to sacrifice their own well-being in order to fulfill that higher meaning which they are passionate about.
The team members of the group, however, are often motivated by Social Influence & Relatedness. They are performing the tasks because their team leader wants them to, and they don’t want to be thought of as slackers - an element of Loss & Avoidance). They don’t necessarily believe in the higher meaning and vision to the extent that it drives their behavior, but...