These are tough times, and a good old-fashioned motivational video can be a great way to start a meeting, event, or prepare for a new organizational goal. Try one of these new or classic motivational videos to speed up your workplace.
1. Celebrate what’s right in the world: The Dewitt Jones classic may be the best-selling motivational DVD of all time and it is 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 to highlight in this program.
2. Do the Right Thing: The Plan: Lou Holtz shines in this latest series in the Do the Right Thing series. Lou is funny, moving, and motivating throughout as he lays out his main points: be passionate, have a positive attitude, focus, and be a dreamer.
3. Everest: Climbing Everest is a remarkable achievement for anyone, but for Erik Weihenmayer it is even more difficult, because he is blind! Follow Erik’s incredible journey to Everest. It’s an inspiring story of teamwork and will motivate any workplace to achieve more than they thought was possible.
4. Get on the right bus with Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski – Legendary Duke K coach shares his philosophy of the power of words, explores the powerful words that have motivated and inspired so many people and teams, and encourages you to find what specific worlds that will change your life and give your team the winning edge.
5. Attitude: Radiant Possibility with Ben Zander – World-renowned conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Ben Zander encourages all of us to face 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 them 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 way and the classic Bob Farrell show is so motivating. If your audience works with clients in any capacity, this program is a must.
7. The Star Thrower Story – The most classic Joel Barker 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 act and participate in the world around us. Together we can shape the future.
8. Lessons from the Geese – You wouldn’t think that a 2 minute video of flying geese would be that motivating and inspiring, but somehow it is. In just 2 minutes, he teaches five key lessons on how to work as a team and win as a team. It will lift your spirits and help you develop a commitment to peak performance, both within individuals and within 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 brave? 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, courage? Why not attack all problems with determination? Why not believe in yourself?
10. The Great Minds Series – Inspirational quotes from some of the greatest minds in history with dramatic music and classic footage. Let the likes of Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King inspire, motivate, and teach you through their own words, pictures, and videos.
There are so many great programs on the market that it’s hard to pick just 10. If you have any other suggestions or comments, please let me know!
