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“How do leaders provide a lift? Some of the very best leaders can sense a lack of motivation in others when things get rough. There will always be ups and downs and negative situations facing a leader. Sometimes the whole team will need a pick-me-up to get them motivated and inspired. Motivation has to be ongoing and even the most inspired team will need a ‘pick-me-up’ every once in a while. Inspirational leaders are always positive. They keep lines of communication open, give recognition when it’s due, measure performance on a regular basis, help others grow, and make the most stressful or boring task fun. Are you being a positive leader and you keep your team inspired and motivated over the long term?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs