The Successful Software Manager

The pep talk

Of course, not all off-duty chats are about personal issues. They can also be about achievements, praise, and general positive motivation.

In layman's terms, this is often referred to as "pep talk." The scenario for pep talk can be similar to the "heart-to-heart" in that it's often born from a difficult situation your team member finds themselves in. In contrast with the heart-to-heart, you're likely to be doing most of the talking in a pep talk!

There are many examples of rousing motivational speeches, particularly in sports and in sports-themed movies. Think Sylvester Stallone in Rocky Balboa and his one-to-one conversation with his son; Al Pacino's half-time team talk in Any Given Sunday, which turns the performance of his ...