>>23112457>>23119355Now, seriously, for you to be a true leader you must show that allying with you is a win-win situation in both sides.
Canon shows that regardless of you treating them like shit or not, they will fight for you. Silver treated his Pokemon like shit and yet they did everything for him. So, where's the deal? In having a healthy relationship, being real "bros", partners, achieving synergy.
Remember that Pokemon is a game where you achieve a goal, a dream: become the best. In order to do that, you'll need to be a good leader: the leader your team has. We are unbeknownst about their motivations more than achieve their potential, see what undertakings are they capable of. You, as a trainer, help them to do that.
What is our motivation as human beings? Your motivation? Yes, I'm talking to you, /vp/ poster. Behind the screen you're a person like us all. What drives you?