Coaching Quote by Rasheed Ogunlaru
““I'm often called in as a coach and speaker to motivate staff, teams, the public and leaders. The key to this is simple; you cannot truly, deeply and sustainably motivate anybody until you know what their motives are...what motivates them...?””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Coaching and Leadership Seminar, 2020
Motivation works only when you understand each person's underlying drives and align incentives accordingly.
In simple terms: Know people's motives to motivate them effectively.
Key Takeaway
Identify and align with individual drives.
Themes
leadership
motivation
psychology
Mood
inspired
thoughtful
Type
practical
insightful
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- coaching sessions
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Self‑Determination Theory
intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you personally?
- How can you discover hidden motives in others?
A Different Perspective
Motivation may falter if motives are hidden or change over time.
