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Motivational Phrases

■ “Do you have a suggestion for a new
(product, initiative, promotion . . .)?”
■ “In what kind of environment do you do your most creative
thinking?”
■ “Take your mind off the issue for a while, perhaps over lunch.
Sometimes creativity flows as soon as you stop consciously
searching.”
■ “Why did you seem hesitant about this plan? I value your
opinion and would like to know your thoughts on it. Would
you mind sharing?”
■ “Choose a partner to brainstorm solutions with. Even wild
ideas are allowed here. Whichever team gets the longest list—
with no repetitions—wins a free lunch.”
■ “I imagine you’ll find a creative solution.”
■ “I need some creative juices on this project. Can I have your
input?”
■ “How many new approaches can you come up with for dealing
with this issue?”
■ “What thoughts do you have about how we can turn this
problem into an opportunity?”
■ “We need your creative spark in tomorrow’s meeting.”
■ “What’s your instinct on this? You have great intuition.”
■ “Can you find a new angle for tackling this issue?”
■ “How would you approach a new client about our product
line?”
■ “We’ve used the same format for our company awards
program for five years. The planning committee is requesting
suggestions for changes.”
■ “We’re having a contest to rename the newsletter. The
employee who submits the winning title will receive a $100
gift certificate.”

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