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In this lesson, we will see what to say in order to motivate an employee.
Hello, Ms. Taylor. Good afternoon.
Good afternoon, Keith. Please be seated.
You wanted to talk about the project?
Yes! Your work on the project was pretty good. I think you performed very well!
Thank you!
I do have a few suggestions for you.
Did I make any mistakes?
No, there are no mistakes, but some of the presentations need to be more detailed.
Oh. I’ll take care of that.
Keep up the good work, Keith.
I’ll keep doing my best!
Good morning, Ms. Taylor.
Good morning, Peter. Great work on that report!
Oh, really? Thank you!
Yes, the clients were very impressed.
I’m glad to hear it.
I hope you can do the same with the new assignment too.
Of course. You can count I will!
Hello, Ron. Come and have a seat.
Thank you, Mr. Smith. You wanted to see me?
I wanted to talk about your performance this week.
Yes, I know there were a lot of mistakes.
Well, you’re right, but you’ve done such good work in the past. I think you were a bit off this week. Do take care for the next one, will you?
Sure, Mr. Smith. I can do better.
I am sure you can do better!
Thank you!
Mark, the pictures you sent me for the river project. They weren’t so well shot.
You think so? What needs to be different?
Mark! You’re the professional. Why are the angles so common and uninspiring? Do you remember the field shoot you did last month? It was so much better!
I get it. Actually the riverside was too crowded for a good shoot.
I don’t know about that, Mark. You could’ve selected a different time for the shoot. You gotta redo it.
Right! I get the point. I will bring in some fresh pictures by Monday.
Hello, Caroline. Please have a seat. You wanted to see me, right?
Yes, Mr. Smith. I’ve made the pitch to the client, and now we’re waiting for the order.
Waiting? I thought you’d bring the order along with you, Caroline.
Well, not this time. These guys are not easy to negotiate with.
I am surprised! You’ve always closed deals early. This one’s the odd one out.
I know, Sir. Everyone has a bad day.
I’m not worried. I am sure you will clinch it.
Your work on the project was pretty good. I think you performed very well!
I do have a few suggestions for you.
Great work on that report!
I hope you can do the same with the new assignment too.
I think you were a bit off this week. Do take care for the next one, will you?
Do you remember the field shoot you did last month? It was so much better!
I am surprised! You’ve always closed deals early. This one’s the odd one out.
I’m not worried. I am sure you will clinch it.