Think back to when you were in middle school, high school and then, in college. If you were like me, you stayed up as late as possible watching TV, playing video games or listening to the radio. You may or may not have squeezed in a little bit of homework. You were young and invincible, […]
Read MoreAfter I arrived at work a few years ago, my wife, Rachel, sent me a text saying, “D, my van won’t start. Please keep your phone with you just in case I need you.” Immediately, I thought, “Wow, I’m pathetic! I’m middle-aged and still lack the confidence to jump a car the old-fashioned way. In […]
Read MoreImagine Goldilocks. What did she do? Well, she broke into a house, but besides that, Goldilocks saw three bowls of porridge. She tried the first bowl and it was simply way too hot, so she moved to the second bowl which had been sitting there too long and found it was cold. Not quite done […]
Read MoreOne time, I ran 50 miles (they don’t call me the Reman Runner for nothing!). Shortly thereafter I took a much-needed break but have since found it hard to start again, even months and months later. Don’t get me wrong, I love running. It’s my thing. But once you’re out of a well-honed habit and subsequently […]
Read MoreMotivation is the reasoning behind the way someone acts or behaves – the general desire or willingness of that person to do something. Each person on this earth has a different set of reasons for why they are motivated to do something. As a leader, finding what motivates each of your employees will not only […]
Read MoreLet’s start this week’s lesson with a quiz. Don’t worry, there are only three questions. As you can see from your quiz results, you fall into one of two categories: Those of a Fixed Mindset Those of a Growth Mindset Fixed-Minded people feel that basic qualities – like intelligence or talent – are set at […]
Read MoreI recently came across some compelling statistics: 65% of managers believe that money is the most effective means of motivating employees, yet only 18% of employees felt the same way. Moreover, on the employee side, boosting morale and recognition both ranked higher on the list of motivators – at 32% and 27%, respectively. Clearly, there’s […]
Read MoreIf you’re a manager then you’ve been told at least once that you have to “motivate your people.” But how do you do that? Where should you start, and what can you do? Forget about buying a motivational poster like the one here. Instead, start with something MUCH easier. Start by making a change in […]
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