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Student Organization Handbook

48 Tips to Motivating Others

 Listen

Smile

Be available

 Allow freedom of expresion

Ask for a report or advice

If an idea is not adopted, tell the originator why

 Get a t-shirt advertising your group

Give notes of thanks for a job well done

Arrange for discounts to events

 Plan annual ceremonial events

Involve members in goal setting

Respect a member's wishes

Keep things challenging

Say, "Good Morning"

Greet members by name

Give praise when appropriate

Encourage idea sharing and brainstorming

Take time to explain fully

Remember birthdays

 Celebrate outstanding projects and achievements

Hold rap sessions

 Communicate standards and be consisitent

Suprise with munchies

Find additional responsibilities

 Respect sensitivities

Send a Valentine

Be careful of what you say and how you say it

  Be a real person

 Send impromptu fun cards

 Have clear goals and objectives

 Be tactful

 Send Holiday cards when appropriate

 Have a picnic

 Say ,"Thank you"

 Compliment

 Wave

 Share something special

 Invite a member to do something for you

 Give a standing ovation

 Never forget that the leader sets the style for his/her members

 Give notes of support when things aren't going well

 Add something positive

 Be consistent

 

Show your members that you have confidence in them and expect them to do their best.

 When you are wrong or make a mistake, admit it.

 

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