23. See What’s Possible

Outstanding leaders go out of the way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.

—Sam Walton

One of the best ways to motivate others is to learn from those who have motivated you. Learn from the great leaders you have had. Channel them, clone them, and incorporate them into who you are all day.

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Scott Richardson recalls: The most effective, inspirational motivator that I ever had was a violin prodigy who was my violin teacher. He was an associate professor of music at the University of Arizona named Rodney Mercado. I met him when I was 16 and ready ...

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