7. Motivational manipulation

Maybe. Sometimes the mental block is not a negative, but a positive. We become so convinced we'll reach a goal that we expect the entire team to adopt our thinking. This motivational manipulation might help in the short term. But we can't ignore accruing evidence that signals we might be headed for disappointment.

Motivate without the manipulation. Be honest about the ground you've gained or lost with the current strategy. Reality is not a curse word; it's the word that forms our world.