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their teaching in your own messages. We can’t just assume people around us “should” be motivated because we are or because they’re paid to do a job. We have to think more deeply and more clearly about what lights their fire. As we validate their talents, inspire and direct their passions, and get on their wavelengths, we’ll create a culture of dogged optimism, vibrant creativity, and undying hope. Aren’t those the kind of people you want to lead? Sam Chand Excerpted from New Thinking, New Future by Samuel R. Chand, copyright 2019. Used by permission from Whitaker House. Sam Chand’s singular vision for his life is to help others succeed. A prolific author and renowned international consultant, he speaks regularly at leadership conferences, corporations, business roundtables, seminars, and other leadership development opportunities. Being raised in a pastor’s home in India has uniquely equipped Sam to share his passion to mentor, develop, and inspire leaders to break all limits. He has been called a dream releaser, leadership architect, and change strategist. He has mentored leaders in churches and ministries as well as international corporations and business start-ups. Solutions • 33