Most of my life I've been surrounded by intelligent people, for which I consider myself fortunate. Most of my personal friends are smart, hard-working individuals. Most of my family members fall into this category, too. When I say these people are "intelligent" and "smart," I'm not just referring to IQ (normal intelligence). Most of them also have [...]
How to protect yourself from your weakness in the office Knowing what you really want in life, who you want to be, or how you want others to perceive you are important things to consider. It might seem like a given that we know this. Who hasn’t daydreamed about what they want. The truth is, [...]
How to deal with difficult employees Practically every manager has dealt with having one or more difficult employees on the team. Handling the problems created by difficult people is no fun task. Problematic employees can create a negative working environment. Also, the behavior of one bad apple can spread to the rest of the crew [...]
Intrinsic Motivation and Driving Forces Intrinsic motivation is the primary internal force that causes a person to act. It's at the core of a person's thoughts, decisions, and actions. Understanding intrinsic motivation is critical to maximizing your own productivity. Furthermore, understanding the intrinsic motivation of others is crucial to motivating and leading people. We used to refer to intrinsic motivation [...]
Employee Ownership Culture Development Developing an employee ownership culture has many benefits and advantages. It increases productivity, innovation, and leadership in the workforce. This kind of culture can thrive in the corporate world and in the small business world. By empowering employees with a means of achieving ownership, your organization can rapidly change from an uninspiring [...]
Intrinsic Motivation and Driving Forces Intrinsic motivation is the primary internal force that causes a person to act. It's at the core of a person's thoughts, decisions, and actions. Understanding intrinsic motivation is critical to maximizing your own productivity. Furthermore, understanding the intrinsic motivation of others is crucial to motivating and leading people. We used to refer to intrinsic motivation [...]
What is Intrinsic Motivation and Driving Forces? What we used to call "Motivators" (and before that, "Values") are now called Driving Forces. These are a measure of a person's intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. The most recent definition - which expands on the original six Motivators to acknowledge twelve Driving Forces - is more accurate than ever before. [...]
