Posted on Aug 20, 2020
How can I motivate my troop to take initiative in a program he leads that he doesn't seem interested in?
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My troop has a lot of potential. He is smart and a good kid. He will do what he is told but if he doesn't really care about the purpose of something he doesn't apply that potential. I don't know how to motivate him more. I have explained why the program is important and the effects of if it isn't taken care of, I have told him why I want him to utilize his potential so I can get him recognized, I have tried to have him find things that motivate him and focus on those with this program but still get a bland response. Any ideas? SSG Roger Ayscue SFC James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" TSgt Joe C. SGM (Join to see) LTC (Join to see) COL Lee Flemming
Leadership
Motivation
1C3X1: Command Post
Mentorship
Troops
Posted >1 y ago
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Role play in reverse. You be him, unmotivated and have him work to come up with reasons to motivate you.
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CSM Mark Gerecht
Wow never thought of that approach! Can you elaborate? I am very interested in an example or two
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SSgt Christopher Clinton
That type of mentorship could set him up to be a skilled leader one day. It is a bold approach few supervisors are willing to take on.
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TSgt Melissa Post
Yes he wears his emotions on his sleeve and thinks he hides them well. I have told him he cannot hide things from me. I may not know what is going on at first but I will figure it out. Usually I do. Right now though, nothing seems to be the cause other than sleep. He will go back to a day shift next month so maybe that will help.
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SSG James Dennis
Sometimes we ask our subordinates "what's wrong with you" when we might get a better understanding with "what happened to you?" Trauma-based therapy.
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...seems there might be something else ‘causing’ the lack of motivation...I would suggest an ‘off the record’ conversation one Airman to another, no negative consequences for honesty...just my two cents
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SPC Nancy Greene
Now, someone should find out what it is before the ‘kid’ does something ‘stupid’...SGT Gregory Lawritson
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