A good pep-talk motivates people into action.  

A bad pep-talk is demotivating.  

3 MAIN REASONS PEP TALKS BACKFIRE: The employee(s) perceives your pep talk as...

1. Insincere - the tone appears fake 
2. Unrealistic - the advice given is impractical 
3. Misguided - the message misses the point 

See "Why People Follow" 

The risk of your pep talk backfiring depends on your relationship. Unless you've built a strong relationship, employees may have lingering, negative perceptions about you. 

Common negative perceptions - 

• "Not sure if I can trust them (you!)"
• "Not sure if they (you!) care about me"
• "Not sure what you'll do/say next"

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