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Leaders M-O-T-I-V-A-T-E By...

May 8, 2003

Moving the organization forward
* Maintain high standards and expectations
* Focus on the future rather than the past

 Opening the organization to new possibilities
* Embrace creativity and innovation
* Encourage risk taking

Teaming up for results
* Teach and encourage teamwork and cooperation
* Require people to contribute to others' success

Improving the work environment
* Install up-to-date equipment and systems
* Encourage fun and personalization of workspaces

Valuing the organization's values
* Consider values as additional 'work rules'
* Reward those who bring values to life

Acting for the benefit of everyone
* Diligently pursue win-win outcomes
* Consider all sides before making decisions

Teaching others
* Help and encourage others to develop and grow
* Pass along (share) your experience and expertise

Exemplifying leadership ('walking the talk')
* Demonstrate the behaviors you expect from others
* Show you care - about people and the job (Baldoni & Harvey, 2002, p. 27)."

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

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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: 2009-01-09