June 2nd Conference Call

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Subject- Motivation

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Assignment- Please read the tab on Motivation which is located in the Management Think Box.

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1. Why is motivation so important?

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2. What motivates you to do your best while at work?

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3. What exactly do you think it takes to motivate another individual?

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4. Think about your ideal work environment, one in which you are most productive and happy. How does motivation play into that vision?

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5. Describe for me a situation where you had a positive effect on someone. What did you do? How did the other person react? Why do you think what happened, happened?

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Agian the call will be on Tuesday June 2nd at 9am MST.

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P.S. As you may have noticed we decided to hold off on partnering everybody up until we can see who is actively participating in the calls. It would be very discouraging if some managers ended up with a partner that wasn't serious about the program.

May 19th Conference Call

Subject- Leadership

Assignment- Please read the tab on Leadership that is located in the Management Think Box.

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1. What makes a great leader?

2. Does a leader need to be motivated? How can leaders maintain themselves to stay motivated?

3. What are obstacles that may prevent us from becoming great leaders?

4. In what ways to you see leadership influence your store?

5. As leaders how to we not only encourage our associates to grow, but to become leaders themselves?

Agian the call will be on Tuesday May 19th 9am MST. The conference call # and code will remain the same.

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on leadership!

Lindsay & Liz

May 5th Conference Call

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***Assignment***
Please read the feedback tab which is located in your

Management Think Box.

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1. After reading the Management Toolkit tab on Feedback/Feed Forward how would you personally define feedback? How about Feed Forward?

2. Why do you feel that continuous feedback/ feed forward that is given on the spot carries more benefits vs. only discussing issues periodically?

3. Why do you think that consistent feedback is an important part of “growing your team”?

4. Think of situation where you were given feedback. How did it make you feel? Was there anything that you would have changed about the situation?

5. Think of a situation where you were the one giving the feedback. Were you comfortable in the position? Looking back now would you change anything?

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Watch your store email on Monday May 4th for the conference call phone number and code. Have a great weekend!