The document provides lessons on motivation for youth leaders. It discusses the importance of setting a good example to motivate others intrinsically. Some key points discussed include thinking creatively, knowing yourself, learning from both successes and failures, and trying new things. The conclusion emphasizes reflecting on life experiences and focusing on making a positive impact.

1. MOTIVATION FOR YOUTH LEADERS

3. Ten Lessons from Noah's Ark Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah's Ark.

4. ONE: Don't miss the boat

5. TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat.

6. THREE: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.

7. FOUR: Stay fit. When you're over 60 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.

8. FIVE: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.

9. SIX: Build your future on high ground.

10. SEVEN: For safety's sake, travel in pairs.

11. EIGHT: Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.

12. NINE: When you're stressed, float awhile.

13. TEN: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.

14. 1. INTRODUCTION

18. STIMULUS & RESPONSE STIMULUS RESPONSE SPACE In that space, lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In these choices lies our growth and happiness.

20. Levels of initiative Wait until told Ask Make a recommendation “ I intend to” Do it and report immediately Do it and report periodically Do it

22. Challenges Lack of integrity in top management 10 Lack of peace 10 Job satisfaction 9 Lack of meaning 9 Confusion 8 Lack of skills, education 8 Staying current with technology 7 Uncertainty, Change 7 Change & uncertainty 6 Self-doubt 6 Disempowerment 5 Raising `& disciplining children 5 Low trust 4 Relationships 4 Financial survival 3 Health 3 Insufficient/Resources 2 Life Balance/Not enough time 2 Workload, Deadlines 1 Money 1 PROFESSIONAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PERSONAL

23. “ Lazy Intelligence”: Do Less Achieve More Fire Immediately Excellent Staff Leave Alone **** Stars HARD-WORKING INTELLIGENT STUPID LAZY

24. 2. MOTIVATION

25. i. LEARNING

26. Civilization Stages Hunter/Gatherer Information/ Knowledge worker Industrial Agricultural Wisdom

29. It’s not what you don’t know that hurts you, It’s what you know that just isn’t so

30. You learn best when you teach another Your learning is internalized when you live it

33. HABIT KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE SKILL

34. ii. SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE (SQ)

35. SQ INTEGRITY MEANING VOICE

37. Meaning Having a sense of contribution to people and causes

38. Voice Aligning our work with our unique talents or gifts, our sense of calling

40. iii. KNOW YOURSELF

42. Johari’s Window SELF OTHERS know know Do not know Do not know OPEN BLIND HIDDEN UNKNOWN

43. Self-knowledge 1. YOU ARE YOUR BEST TEACHER 2. ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY 3. YOU CAN LEARN ANYTHING YOU WANT TO LEARN 4. REFLECTION

45. iv. TRY EVERYTHING

47. Conflicts & Resolutions Wisdom Illusion v. Delusion Maturity Generosity vs Selfishness Empathy Intimacy vs. Isolation Integrity Identity vs.. Confusion Purpose Initiative vs. Limitation Hope Blind trust vs. Suspicion RESOLUTION CONFLICTS

54. Most people in organizations feel that they tend to work like this Identify 6 points

55. Different Perspectives

56. Communicate Missions and visions

57. 3. CONCLUSION

60. Question What can I be the best in the world at?

62. “ So I can see my dreams.”