By: Dr. Synesio Lyra

sented in negative tones and devoid of any motivation. Smart people usually know that they won’t ever motivate anybody to do anything if they approach an individual by casting demeaning adjectives on that person. Insults hurled never raise the status of the one saying them. That is totally contrary of what motivation truly is!

One who is called lazy, untrustworthy, stupid, or hears any other possible insults applied toward him or her, will swiftly shut the ears of the offended heart and totally ignore what’s being said; the multiplicity of attacks on their

To “correct” this problem, this top banking executive began producing false travel expense reports, claiming that he was driving to corporate headquarters, four hours each way, multiple times a month. As his spending habits continued to grow, so did the scope of his deception. His insatiable desire for more caused him to become more aggressive with his falsified travel claims.

As is so often the case, however, the executive’s fraudulent activities could not be concealed forever. A bank teller uncovered the fraud and reported the bank president’s character will simply secure no prompt, active response now or later, unless the issue is approached altogether differently. Only motivation can secure positive replies exemplified in concrete actions!

It’s a well known saying that you attract more flies with honey than with vinegar. The same applies to human relations: positive tones and kind requests secure what is being sought while harsh words and discouraging babble, coupled with unnecessary insults, bring no results.

Any individuals who put themselves in charge of any project, and go after needed helpers, should be reasonable in

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