The Magic of Motivation

Motivational talks are frequently assailed as being empty of substantive value for the audience, a temporary high, a kind of empty calorie predicated on cheerleading of noble human qualities and characteristics aided by testimonials of individual triumph and perseverance. What positive benefit, if any, accrues from hearing inspirational messages? While there is no empirical research to suggest direct performance improvement for everyone as a result of feeling uplifted, there is science to this art of motivating human behavior.

The magic of motivation is that people identify with a message that actually serves as a catalyst for behavior. Without ensuing action there is no discernible benefit. The meaningfulness of motivation occurs when the emotion of the message translates into a behavioral movement that is recognizable from a static pattern.

The HalenGroup Inc. specializes in training that is anchored in human behavioral competencies in four distinct areas that apply to human motivation. Influence and negotiation, conflict and dispute resolution, teaming, coaching and personal resilience. The motivational talks are customized to include the behavioral aspects of these topics that the audience most needs emphasized. Naturally the delivery of the message is often as important as the message in reaching the individual in ways that cause for reflection and subsequent action. The message is distinctly behavioral in that there is more than faith, belief and positiveness. There are specific actions that are addressed that aid the listener to summon the "spirit that moves us."

Click Here for the most recent example. The Luncheon Keynote Dr. Goldstein performed at the Bayard Advertisement Agency