These are tough times and a good old fashioned motivational video can be a great way to start a meeting, event or to get ramped up for a new organizat...
These are tough times and a good old fashioned motivational video can be a great way to start a meeting, event or to get ramped up for a new organizational goal. Try one of these new or classic motivational videos to rev up your workplace.
1. Celebrate What's Right with the World- The Dewitt Jones classic may be the best-selling motivational DVD of all time and it's worthy of this position. No one is more passionate than Dewitt and his enthusiasm will rub off on any audience. Innovation, Creativity and Inspiration are the main points hit on in this program.
2. Do Right: The Plan - Lou Holtz shines in this latest of the Do Right series. Lou is funny, poignant and motivational throughout as he exposes his main points - be passionate, have a positive attitude, have focus and be a dreamer.
3. Everest - Climbing Mt. Everest is a remarkable accomplishment for anyone, but for Erik Weihenmayer it's even more difficult - because he's blind! Follow Erik's amazing journey up Everest. It's an inspirational story of teamwork and will motivate any workplace to achieve beyond what they thought was possible.
4. Get on the Right Bus with Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski - Legendary Duke Coach K Shares his Philosophy of the power of words, explores the powerful words that have motivated and inspired so many individuals and teams, and encourages you to find the specific worlds that will change your life and give your team the winning edge.
5. Attitude: Radiating Possibility with Ben Zander - World-renowned conductor of the BostonPhilharmonic Orchestra, Ben Zander encourages all of us to confront our fears and embrace the world of possibilities. Zander is vibrant and enthusiastic as we watch him work with his music students and speak to a corporate audience.
6. Give em the Pickle! - Even though Give em the Pickle is primarily a customer service video, I've included it on this list simply because so many employees work with customers in some capacity and Bob Farrell's classic program is just so darn motivational. If your audience works with customers in any capacity, this program is a must have.
7. The Star Thrower Story - Joel Barker's most classic story is now a 6 minute motivational video. The program reminds us that we all have the ability to make a difference. As individuals, we can choose to take action and participate in the world around us. Together, we can shape the future.
8. Lessons From Geese - You wouldn't think a 2 minute video of flying geese would be so motivational and inspiring but somehow it is. In just 2 minutes it teaches five key lessons about being a team player and winning as a team. It will lift the mood and help you develop commitment to peak performance, both within individuals and throughout teams.
9. Extraordinary - This new 3 minute meeting opener has quickly become one of the best-selling meeting openers on the market. The program asks the questions. Why not have passion in everything you do? Why not be courageous? Why not have a positive attitude? Why not find beauty in everything? Why not be a leader? A coach? A mentor? Why not do something you've never done before? Why not dream big? Why not have conviction, character, value? Why not attack every problem with determination? Why not believe in yourself?
10. The Great Minds Series - Inspiring quotes from some of history's greatest minds set todramatic music and coupled with classic footage. Let the likes of Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King inspire you, motivate you and teach you through their own words, pictures and video.
There are so many great programs on the market that it's tough to pick just 10. If you have any other suggestions or comments, please let me know!
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