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Motivation is the reasoning behind the way someone acts or behaves \u2013 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.\u00a0 <\/span>As a leader, finding what motivates each of your employees will not only help them<\/i> grow as individuals, but help your business<\/i> grow.<\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s an example:<\/span><\/p>\n Carl is a good employee. He knows what he\u2019s doing, rarely makes mistakes, and customers love him. He\u2019s a natural competitor who likes to succeed. Outside of work, Carl likes to play sports and spend time with his family. He really, really likes his time off and would rather not have to think about work outside of work. <\/span><\/p>\n You have a project that\u2019s perfect for Carl\u2019s skills, but, given his already full days, it may require him to take home work or work more than his normal schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n As a manager, you have options:<\/span><\/p>\n Option A<\/strong> – Set aside some time in Carl\u2019s day where he can log out of the phones and have a teammate cover his accounts so he can concentrate on this project without any other distractions. <\/span><\/p>\n Option B<\/strong> – Carl may be the best person for the project, but assign it to someone else. Even a poorly done task is still a completed task, right?<\/span><\/p>\n Option C<\/strong> – We all have lives outside of work and we all have things we\u2019d rather be doing. But this is your project now, Carl. Do your job.<\/span><\/p>\n If you chose Option A, you chose the most motivating option. By being flexible to Carl\u2019s needs, it shows him that you respect his time outside of work and are willing to work with him to get this project finished because he\u2019s the right person for this task.<\/span><\/p>\n
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For Megan, The Trans Detective, motivation isn’t a one-size-fits-all thing. Each person has their own set of needs that make them tick and the key to success as a leader is to discover what motivates them. Do you know what keeps your employees productive and engaged? Comment below or