Every once in a great while, an unmotivated team member requires a swift kick in the backside to reenergize their focus. Challenging others to step up, be accountable, and do the job is not a conversation good leaders avoid. A recent loss of work ethic, extremely poor performance, unforced errors, or a lethargy about the work are all good reasons to engage in the so-called Pep Talk. Like almost everything to do with leadership, there is a good way and a bad way to lay such a challenge down.