The Art of Demotivation

Many of you are probably familiar with a company called Successories. They provide inspirational quotes on awards, calendars, and basically anything else you can think of.

There is another company out there who has branched off from this idea....sort of. It is called Despair, Inc. They provide the same sort of materials, with a twist. They provide tools for unleashing your inner potential......"the potential of dreamers, within whom lives a potentially disillusioned grouse, simply waiting to take flight on the wings of bitterness."

A bit strange? Indeed! Take a look at these products: Motivation, Underachievement, and Dare to Slack. If you haven't seen their site before, or even if you have and are in need of a good laugh, take the time to browse through their collection of products. And yes, they are a real company selling real products!

I have several of their posters that I use when teaching servant-leadership. Why? Because sometimes we can get so caught up in trying to lead and motivate that we can become a bit too serious. Despair, Inc. is a good reminder to take the time to laugh at ourselves and even poke some good-natured fun at the world of motivation.