And, whether that is doing glamorous tasks, like pitching clients or investors, or menial tasks, like changing lightbulbs, they really do it all, instilling confidence and creating enthusiasm in their wake.
"Republicans are doing it by instilling fear in voters.
Tallman and Mosiello, The Times' Orange County Coaches of the Year, did it by instilling in their players a philosophy that demanded rigorous off-season workouts and an unyielding belief in one's abilities.
Although we're trying to instil [that] it doesn't really matter who did it, let's move on and learn from it, people are still very hung up on who actually committed the error [Locum pharmacist, Group 9] Even in our branch they say it doesn't matter if you've done wrong, just write your name down here but nobody likes their name put down.
It did not instil in me any affection for Mrs Thatcher, but Mr Hatton was the new omnipresent villain, even after he was thrown out of office in 1986.
Admittedly, watching Universal reach out to actors of such high profile doesn't instil too much confidence in their plans, as it could point to fears these movies won't attract audiences in their own right.
That may not be the intention of those donning the fake chainmail and helmets but there's no denying it's a uniform of war that certainly doesn't instil a feeling of inclusiveness in me.
It was an interesting take on parental care, but it did instil a deep love for those dangerous, beguiling opium poppies, Papaver somniferum.
But for all his gravitas, Sir Menzies does not instil great confidence either.
If that doesn't instil a sense of wanderlust in you, I don't know what will.
