Dumbo Dumbo and theand the

Magic Feather Magic FeatherHow to Motivate Yourself and OthersHow to Motivate Yourself and Others

John A. KlineJohn A. Klinewww.klinespeak.com

jkline@klinespeak.com or or jkline@troy.edu

Definitions of DumboDefinitions of Dumbo• Stupid— Stupid— “He’s a real Dumbo”“He’s a real Dumbo”

• Acronym— Acronym— Down Under the Manhattan Down Under the Manhattan Bridge OverpassBridge Overpass

• Code Name— Code Name— Search and Rescue in WWIISearch and Rescue in WWII

• Disney Movie– Disney Movie– From a children’s bookFrom a children’s book

Dumbo and the Magic Feather: Motivating Yourself and Others

OverviewOverview• Five Commandments for Motivating Five Commandments for Motivating

YourselfYourself

• Five Commandments for Motivating Five Commandments for Motivating OthersOthers

• That’s 10 Commandments—sounds like a That’s 10 Commandments—sounds like a good story there—maybe a movie; we good story there—maybe a movie; we could call it “The Ten Commandments” could call it “The Ten Commandments”

Five Commandments for

Motivating Yourself

1. Know Yourself

Know Thyself.Socrates

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2 4 25 26

K N O W L E D G E 11 14 15 23 12 5 4 7 5 = 96%

H A R D W O R K 8 1 1 8 4 23 15 18 11 = 98%

A T T I T U D E 1 20 20 9 20 21 4 5 = 100%

2. Believe in Yourself

If you think you can, or think you can’t—you’re right. Henry Ford

3. Be Willing to Change

It is not necessary to change; survival is not mandatory. W. Edwards Deming 

How I Approach ChangeHow I Approach Change Answer 5 is strongly agree; 1 is strongly disagreeAnswer 5 is strongly agree; 1 is strongly disagree1.1. Change often makes me feel fearful.Change often makes me feel fearful.2.2. Change often makes me feel hopeful and inspired.Change often makes me feel hopeful and inspired.3.3. When faced with change I often become depressed.When faced with change I often become depressed.4.4. When faced with change; I generally look for the positive.When faced with change; I generally look for the positive.5.5. I really don’t look forward to taking on unfamiliar tasks.I really don’t look forward to taking on unfamiliar tasks.6.6. I welcome taking on unfamiliar tasks.I welcome taking on unfamiliar tasks.7.7. My friends can sense my worry in times of change.My friends can sense my worry in times of change.8.8. Friends can see my enthusiasm for change.Friends can see my enthusiasm for change.9.9. Change often makes me yearn for the way things were.Change often makes me yearn for the way things were.10.10. I truly like most change.I truly like most change. Determine two scores: Determine two scores: Add odd #’s Then add even #’s Add odd #’s Then add even #’s High Even and Low Odd Scores = You handle change well High Even and Low Odd Scores = You handle change well

Transition: Transition: From “Goodbye” to “Hello”From “Goodbye” to “Hello”

• Understand why embracing change is difficultUnderstand why embracing change is difficult• Understand transitioning, not change, is usually Understand transitioning, not change, is usually

the most difficult partthe most difficult part• Help yourself transition with “5 P’s”Help yourself transition with “5 P’s”PurposePurpose—Why I have to do this—Why I have to do thisPicturePicture—What things will look/feel like when I get there—What things will look/feel like when I get therePlanPlan—Step-by-step how I will get there—Step-by-step how I will get therePartPart—What I must personally do get there—What I must personally do get therePositivePositive—What will be good about the transition/change—What will be good about the transition/change

4. Be Committed

Commitment is the key to accomplishment.JAK

5. Persevere5. Persevere

Energy and persistence conquer all things.Benjamin Franklin

Five Commandments for

Motivating Others

1. Inspire Confidence

Infused confidence displaces fear.JAK

How to Inspire Confidence

• You must be Motivated and Confident• Know what You are Talking About• Show You can Deal with Change• Look, Act & Feel Confident • Show confidence in others• Praise others

2. Be an Energizer

Effective motivators are like the energizer bunny; they just keep going, going, going. JAK

3. Ask WIIFO?What’s in it for others?

We are in the world to help others. Laurence Kline

4. Communicate and Listen

If you can’t communicate, don’t try to lead. JAK

Leaders must be listeners. JAK

5. Be an Encourager

Encouragement in the Breakfast of Champions.Ken Blanchard

Dumbo and the Magic FeatherIt’s really a story about Timothy Mouse

Timothy’s Ten Timothy’s Ten Commandments for Commandments for

Motivation Motivation

John A. KlineJohn A. Kline www.klinespeak.comwww.klinespeak.com

1.1. Know Yourself Know Yourself 2.2. Believe in YourselfBelieve in Yourself3.3. Be Willing to Change Be Willing to Change 4.4. Be CommittedBe Committed5.5. PerseverePersevere6.6. Inspire ConfidenceInspire Confidence7.7. Be an Energizer Be an Energizer 8.8. Ask WIIFO—Focus on OthersAsk WIIFO—Focus on Others9.9. Communicate and ListenCommunicate and Listen10.10.Be an EncouragerBe an Encourager

Dumbo Dumbo and theand the

Magic Feather Magic FeatherHow to Motivate Yourself and OthersHow to Motivate Yourself and Others

John A. KlineJohn A. Klinewww.klinespeak.com

jkline@klinespeak.com or or jkline@troy.edu