How do I MOTIVATE people?  This is a VERY important question!  It seems that this subject can be divided into 2 categories; carrot or stick.  What befuddles me is, why do so many Christian leaders, with all they say they know about the teachings of Jesus, insist upon using the stick?

Carrot: Appeals to Love, genuine interest in people, INVITES people to join a project, a listening ear, good at communicating the purpose of the group, works to help others achieve their best , knows a little about people, patient, uses force as an absolute last resort, etc.

Stick:  Begins by using Anger, threats, liberal & broad use of chastisements, OBLIGATES people to join a project, often obsessed with 'duty' and endless activity , unbalanced- does not understand the wisdom of cycles in life, work/rest/leisure.