Daniel Pink is a modern writer on business & management, with a strong focus on the changing nature of work and the workplace. His book - Drive: the Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us - was published in 2009 and very quickly became a bestseller with its focus on the importance and effectiveness of three intrinsic elements to motivation at work: autonomy…
Business leaders and manager at all levels usually agree on one thing: It s a constant challenge to keep others in the work environment motivated and productive. This is especially true given the reality that what drives one person can be quite different than what drives another. Thus, to be effective in creating a maximally productive work environment, it s…
Motivation is more than Vince Lombardi quotes and quirky posters on the wall. It’s one of the most important components of sustained sales success over time. As a sales manager or director, you can only influence your team’s sales performance in two dimensions: Their skill set (what they can do), and their motivation (how repeatedly or passionately they do it)…
Most of us deal with the occasional lazy, zero-motivation morning. You know the feeling – you wake up knowing you have a bunch of stuff you need to get done, but you just can’t convince yourself to do any of it. So you sleep in instead. Or maybe you get up and waste time playing Mario Run on your phone. Before you know it, 11:00am has arrived and you’ve done…
In English, we tend to use two particular words interchangeably. To think of them as synonymous would be a mistake — because the differences between motivation and inspiration are much bigger than you may think. I’ve been motivated to do a lot of really great things in my life: learn new languages after being in another country play new instruments after seeing…
What kind of training is required to become a motivational speaker? Motivational speakers don’t have to complete a specific degree or training program to prepare for their careers, but they must have a unique perspective to share and a talent for communicating and engaging with an audience. Successful speakers recommend starting out by developing your unique…
There are dozens and dozens of great reasons to quit drinking alcohol, from your physical health to your financial outlook, from your relationships and love life, to your mental and spiritual well-being. The MORE reasons you come up with the EASIER it will be to get over your alcohol addiction. Furthermore, of all the reasons you come up with, there will be likely…
Why do we do the things we do? What is it that drives our behaviors? Psychologists have proposed some different ways of thinking about motivation, including one method that involves looking at whether motivation arises from outside (extrinsic) or inside (intrinsic) the individual. Extrinsic Motivation Examples of behaviors that are the result of extrinsic motivation…
In life, there may be times when negativity seems to surround you, suffocating your dreams and destroying your hope. When that happens, many go through their day being saturated with negativity and accepting it as a way of life. While you can t always control what happens to you, you can control how you respond to it. Seek to create a positive environment for…
Looking for inspiration? Look no further. Fifty talented black women from across the globe share their powerful words of wisdom. Starting here, enjoy 50 thought provoking TED talks by 50 super talented black women in this five part series. 1. ELIZABETH NYAMAYARO | TEDWomen 2015 An invitation to men who want a better world for women. Meet Elizabeth Nyamayaro…
By Kerry Weber In order to make a living as an internationally recognized motivational speaker, Matthew Kelly has to have a good stage presence, a booming voice, and a sense of humor. And he does. But to truly succeed, Kelly, 36, also needs to listen. We all do, he says, because there are so many ways in which God speaks to us in everyday life. Paying attention…
Eat Breakfast Setting yourself up for workout success starts within an hour of waking up, says dietitian Wendy Bazilian, co-author of and an American College of Sports Medicine-certified health and fitness specialist. Even though it s hours before your trip to the gym, having a smart breakfast will keep your body from depleting its stored glycogen, which you…
Hrithik Roshan’s clothing brand HRX is drawing comparisons with Salman Khan’s ‘Being Human’. Hrithik recently launched a new video for his brand titled ‘Keep Going’ which is aimed at motivating people to keep working towards their dreams and aspirations. Hrithik clarified that his brand and Salman’s brand work on two totally different ideologies as HRX is aimed…
Have you ever imagined that speaking can fetch you such an exciting and high-paying job where you can not only express yourself but also bring about a stark difference in the lives of other people? If you are looking for something unconventional and interesting, welcome to the world of Motivational Speaking! Let us make the best use of the gift of speech that…
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101 Inspirational and Motivational Quotes for Work Good motivational quotes for your employees should be inspiring and empowering…and should not sound like something you lifted from a cheesy greeting card. Imagine: It’s Monday morning and your team is gathering together for the beginning of the week meeting. Your team is fresh off the weekend and may not be in…
Eric Thomas used the power of motivational speaking to pick himself up when the odds were against him. Now, he shares his message in a YouTube series with 5 million-plus views and a recent book. Leslie J. Griffin You might say Eric Thomas has something to do with LeBron James winning his first NBA championship ring with the Miami Heat last October. Thomas didn’t…
TEAMWORK The ability to use teamwork to achieve a goal(s) is increasingly more important in an interdependent world than the ability to succeed with rugged individualism only. Businesses and other organizations can succeed with good teamwork and can fail miserably without it. THINK Thinking about a goal(s) which haven’t been achieved yet will sometimes change…
Working out is hard as hell—even before you hit the gym. Sometimes the best intentions, like setting an early alarm or packing sneakers in your work bag, won t be enough to get you psyched about the grueling training session you ve got planned. The truth is that every day won t feel like a fitness fairytale, so don t be so hard on yourself. Plus, it s totally…
There are many theories about what motivates people. In actuality, you are motivated by both internal and external factors, as there is always a mixture of reasons why you do, achieve, behave, learn and react. Personality and self-concept often determine whether or not you will be intrinsically or extrinsically motivated. If you understand the distinction between…
Every individual person has different motivations for working at a job. The reasons for working are as individual as the person. But, all people work because the workplace provides something that you need from work. The something that you obtain from your work impacts your morale, your motivation, and the quality of your life. Here are thoughts about employee…