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Napoleon Bonaparte on Motivation and Recognition

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I was reading a novel on the plane today and came across this quote from Napoleon:  “Give me enough medals, and I’ll win any war.”

Most of us don’t work on the battle field (even if it can sometimes feel like it), but at one point or another, I’m sure we have felt like we could accomplish anything, if our efforts are recognized and valued.

Medals are cheap.  Congratulating someone for a job well done is cheap.  A ‘thank you’ note goes a long way.  Recognize people for their efforts, and they will want to win wars for you.

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