MOTIVATION
By Cari Kraft, Jacobs Management Group
It sounds like I have hit a nerve with this column. I appreciate the feedback and hope that you continue to save these to use in your meetings and presentations. Hopefully I have continued to achieve the right mix of inspiration, amusing and wacky clips.
“How to Persuade Others with the Right Questions: Jedi Mind Tricks from Daniel H. Pink”
Why did you pick the lower number? This is a great simple strategy that can be woven into any sales or marketing presentation from Dan Pink’s latest book To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth about Motivating Others.
(Daniel Pink, http://www.danpink.com/ac/how-to-persuade-otherswith-the-right-questions-jedimind-tricks-from-daniel-h-pink/)
“Unforgettable Post-It Proposal”
This video shows how an out of the box creative idea can be used to pull on our hearts while promoting a product in a very insightful way. This would be a great one to kick off a brainstorming meeting.
(3M brand Post-It in Korea)
“The Science of Productivity”
A great video on productivity to help get more done in less time with a different take. A look at the science of how the brain works, which provides easy-to-implement tips.
(Sparring Mind, http://www.sparringmind.com/productivity-science/)
“Teamwork”
Short video from Madagascar that would be a good meeting opener for anything involving a team. Nothing profound here, just some good, light fun.
(Madagascar Penguins Best and Funniest Teamwork)
“How to Persuade Others with the Right Questions: Jedi Mind Tricks from Daniel H. Pink”

“Unforgettable Post-It Proposal”

“The Science of Productivity”

“Teamwork”

Submissions are welcome. If you have one you like, email a link to me at ckraft@jacobsmgt.com.
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Cari Kraft leads a team of master level recruiters at Jacobs Management Group, celebrating 20+ years of executive recruiting in the healthcare (pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology) and high-tech industries, nationally. Prior to joining Jacobs Management Group, Ms. Kraft has held positions as a Senior Sales Executive, Director of Business Development and Director of Marketing. She also has deep knowledge of the technology/startup fields, having been in the industry through the rise of the Internet. Ms. Kraft is a University of Pennsylvania/Wharton alumnus holding a degree in economics and decision sciences. Cari can be reached at ckraft@jacobsmgt.com.
