Bob Ladouceur’s thoughts on motivating teenagers are a masterclass...
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Aug 14, 2026
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Bob Ladouceur’s thoughts on motivating teenagers are a masterclass in coaching. 👇
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“Teenagers are not lazy.”
When they have no direction, passion, or goals, the symptom is a lack of motivation.
Teenagers don’t just need someone demanding more from them.
They need trustworthy adults who can guide them.
And they pay more attention to the messenger than the message.
When they have no direction, passion, or goals, the symptom is a lack of motivation.
Teenagers don’t just need someone demanding more from them.
They need trustworthy adults who can guide them.
And they pay more attention to the messenger than the message.
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Teenagers want and need adults.
Adults who are self-aware.
Adults who prepare.
Adults who model the standard.
Adults who help them find direction.
Motivation often starts with the person doing the leading.
Adults who are self-aware.
Adults who prepare.
Adults who model the standard.
Adults who help them find direction.
Motivation often starts with the person doing the leading.