Mike, these are excellent choices.
It is my belief however, that we, as influencers, cannot motivate anyone other than ourselves.  I can inspire, I can stimulate, I can suggest, recommend and offer options, but the only person who motivates me is me.
The biggest mistake managers make is accepting the "we've got a problem" from anyone, as an invitation to 'fix it'.  The best thing I could suggest would be to explain to the individual who brings this invitation to relieve them of their 'problem', is to explain that I do not have time to deal with their problem.  On the other hand, I would have lots of time to work with them in reviewing any number of options for solving their problem if they come back to me with a well-thought out lit of a number of them.
This was the topic of a workshop I attended in 1976, "Getting the Monkeys Off My Back" (and creating more discretionary time).  I have never forgotten this important lesson.
respectfully,
Steve