Motivation. It’s something we all need and want, but that’s where the commonality ends. Each of us needs different things to motivate us to get things done. That means that when you talk about motivation, you need to know what kind of motivation your specific team member is interested in and what they will best respond to.
I've seen so many people who think that a motivational speech or a set of "motivational posters" can turn a negative or uninspiring environment into a positive, motivated one. However, it's not that easy (and remember, this is coming from me as a professional motivational speaker). Positive motivation is much more than that, and it takes a lot of effort to create a positive environment.