motivation

Examples of motivation in the following topics:

• Motivating Listeners

  • We can divide our motives into two basic types: internal, intrinsic and external or extrinsic motives.
  • There is no a clear cut distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motives.
  • Some are more intrinsic than others, but basically, a motive or motivator is extrinsic if someone controls the means or directs you to satisfy the need or desire.
  • Now we can apply this knowledge to motivate our listeners.
  • This is a strategy for organizing a speech using motives.

• Persuasive Speeches on Questions of Policy

  • Another powerful method of structuring a persuasive message is by using a motivated sequence.
  • The premise is that action is motivated by audience needs.
  • The advantage of Monroe's motivated sequence is that it emphasizes what the audience can do.
  • Too often, the audience feels like a situation is hopeless; Monroe's motivated sequence emphasizes the actions the audience can take.

• The Inspirational Speech

  • When we think of the word "inspire," we typically think of motivational and rousing ideas and imagery.
  • But not all messages are necessarily warm and fuzzy; take for example, the speech made popular by actor Mel Gibson as William Wallace in the film, Braveheart, as he motivates his ragtag band of Scotsmen to fight against the English troops:

• Employ Empathy and Sensitivity

  • Audiences loathe feeling manipulated, so an audience that senses inauthentic motives will strongly reject both the appeal and the speaker.

• Persuasive Speeches

  • In order for the pathos contained in a persuasive speech to be effective, the speaker has to understand the audience he/she is addressing.To be convincing, the speaker has to take into account the behavioral motivations and foundational beliefs of the audience.

• The Evaluating Stage

  • This may involve considerations of a speaker's personal or professional motivations and goals.

• Thoughts for Group and Individual Presenters

  • It introduces the group members, establishes goodwill between speakers and the audience, motivates them to listen, and previews all the talks.
  • He or she should summarize briefly the key points, motivate the audience to act, or reinforce the group's interpretation of the issue with a memorable closing statement.

• Leadership in Groups

  • A group leader must be responsible for not only participating in the group and ensuring that the group's goal is attained, but also for motivating the team, delivering success, and being a resource that group members can reach out to for help.
  • This style may be most effective in a highly skilled and motivated group, or in order to foster creativity and participation.

• External Benefits: Influence the World Around You

  • Public speakers have the opportunity to influence others; they can use their knowledge of persuasion to motivate others to take collective action to achieve desired goals.
  • Speaking skills can help when setting and agreeing to a motivating vision or future for a group or organization to ensure unity of purpose; creating positive peer pressure towards shared, high performance standards and an atmosphere of trust and team spirit; and driving successful collective action and results.

• Summarizing Ideas

  • Using call to action verbs such as "go", "do", "vote", "sign-up", etc. can also motivate audiences to engage in action.