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I think maybe it’s like Michelangelo & the stone – just as he revealed the shape that lay waiting in the stone, the skillful teacher assists in uncovering the motivation that might have been dormant in the learner.

You’re right that the dynamic is different with colleagues, but I wonder if similar principles can apply to motivating colleagues: e.g., approaching them with humility, celebrating successes & honoring their expertise, maintaining a relentlessly positive attitude…