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Crash Course on Motivation

October 21, 2003

"The 10 most important words:
 That's an honest mistake.  Let's focus on what we've learned.

The 9 most important words:
 Why don't you take the lead on this one.

The 8 most important words:
 Let me pass along what I have learned.

The 7 most important words:
 What can I do to help you?

The 6 most important words:
 I really am glad you're here.

The 5 most important words:
 You did a great job!

The 4 most important words:
 What do YOU think?

The 3 most important words:
 Let's work together.

The 2 most important words:
 Thank you.

The MOST important word:
 YOU (Baldoni & Harvey, 2002, p. 16)."

Reference:  Baldoni, J. & Harvey, E. (2002).  180 ways to walk the motivation talk.  Dallas: The Walk the Talk Company.

What motivating words are the most important to you?

180 Ways to Walk the Motivation Talk  is available on loan from the Ohio State University Leadership Center.  A complete listing of all the Leadership Center's resources is available on our website http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu/

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Created: 2008-12-22, Updated: 2009-01-08