As a leader, you’re expected to motivate your team. Rally the troops. And that often means giving a pep talk. 

If you’re like most leaders, you’ve never received any training for this. You’ve had to figure it out on your own. 

If you’d like a little help, here’s a great article:       

Turns out there’s some intriguing research on this topic.

“There is…….a science to motivating people in this way.”

There are three key ingredients to incorporate in a good pep talk. And the balance of these three depends on the audience.  

This is a great read. But it also helps to watch experts in action. Here’s a few of the best from the silver screen.  

When you watch them, look for ways these iconic pep talks put the three key ingredients to work. It may help you sprinkle a little of their magic into your next pep talk. 

Now the tough part. Take what you’ve learned and turn it into a kick-ass pep talk. 

And if you need a little pep talk to get you started…….

From The Science of Pep Talks