motivating yourself & others

2008 FIRST Robotics Conference

Motivating Yourself & Others

Presented by:Kimberly O’Toole Eckhardt

Harris Corporation, Team 1511


What Makes a GOOD Leader?

• What do YOU think?• Character• Enthusiasm• Confidence• Decisive• Tolerant• Goal Oriented• Commitment

• Good Example• Humility• Appreciation• Listening• Optimistic• Admits Mistakes• Has Fun• MOTIVATED


Motivation Quiz (part1)

1. Failure can be a motivator.2. No one can motivate another person for the long term.3. Fear is an effective way to motivate people.4. It is important to have some motivational reminders.5. Everyone is motivated by the same thing.6. Reading motivational books and listening to motivational tapes is

a good way to motivate ourselves.7. People who are motivated have more extroverted personalities

than those who are not.8. To maintain motivation, it is important to have balance in our

lives.9. Making wise choices is an important part of motivation.10. Too much uncontrolled stress can cause us to lose motivation.


Motivation Quiz (Part2)

11. Keeping a record of our success and achievements can help us stay motivated.

12. Desire is a key factor in motivation.13. Too high expectations can cause us to become de-motivated.14. Having a plan can help us stay motivated.15. It is important to have intangible goals to stay motivated.16. We get motivation from our parents and important people in our

life.17. Success means different things to different people.18. Personal organization can help us gain and sustain motivation.19. It is important to celebrate from time to time as we move towards

our goals.20. Persistence is a key factor in motivation.


Where Does Motivation Come From?

• Is it from other people? Rewards? Punishments?

• NO. Motivation comes from within each person!!

• Think about it… is there anything that you have ever REALLY wanted that you haven’t gotten?


Motivate Yourself

• Picture your 80th Birthday• Do the ONE thing.• Are you an Owner or a Victim?• Don’t Confuse Stressing out with Caring• Know your Purpose• Use 10 Minutes Well


Motivate Yourself

• DON’T Throw the Quit Switch• Use the Power of Deadlines• Seize Responsibility• Make it Happen TODAY• Use the Power of “NO”• Forget about Failure• SLOW DOWN


Motivate Yourself

• Become a DOER– Figure out what you want to achieve– Determine what needs to be done to achieve

the goal– JUST DO IT

• Create a List of the SIX most important things you want to get done before next Thursday! Commit to it!


Motivating Others

• Lead from the Front• Manage Agreements, Not People• Keep Giving Feedback• Focus on the Result NOT the Excuse• Create a Game/Score the Performance• Refuse to buy their Limitations• Lead with Enthusiasm


Motivating Others

• Always SHOW them• Phase out Disagreement• Keep All your Smallest Promises• Create a VISION• Pump up your Emails• Let People Find It


BE a Leader

• Get Yourself Motivated• THEN Motivate Others

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