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Student Organization Handbook
48 Tips to Motivating Others
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Listen
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Smile
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Be available
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Allow
freedom of expresion
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Ask for
a report or advice
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If an
idea is not adopted, tell the originator why
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Get
a t-shirt advertising your group
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Give
notes of thanks for a job well done
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Arrange
for discounts to events
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Plan
annual ceremonial events
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Involve
members in goal setting
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Respect
a member's wishes
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Keep things
challenging
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Say, "Good
Morning"
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Greet members
by name
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Give praise
when appropriate
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Encourage
idea sharing and brainstorming
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Take
time to explain fully
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Remember
birthdays
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Celebrate
outstanding projects and achievements
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Hold
rap sessions
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Communicate
standards and be consisitent
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Suprise with munchies
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Find
additional responsibilities
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Respect
sensitivities
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Send
a Valentine
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Be careful
of what you say and how you say it
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Be a real
person
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Send impromptu
fun cards
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Have
clear goals and objectives
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Be tactful
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Send
Holiday cards when appropriate
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Have
a picnic
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Say
,"Thank you"
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Compliment
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Wave
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Share something
special
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Invite
a member to do something for you
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Give a
standing ovation
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Never forget
that the leader sets the style for his/her members
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Give notes
of support when things aren't going well
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Add something
positive
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Be consistent
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Show
your members that you have confidence in them and expect them
to do their best.
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When
you are wrong or make a mistake, admit it.
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