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…
How recruiters can become a hero of your hiring managers by dramatically reducing the number of hours that they have to spend motivating and watching their employees If you are a corporate manager, you already know that you routinely spend a significant portion of your time trying to motivate your employees. On average, I estimate that encouraging, cajoling…
QUESTION: I just read your November 22 article titled Bringing out the millionaire in you: Did Les Brown deliver? Based on what was written, Mr Brown did deliver. I listen to Les Brown s YouTube videos most mornings while preparing for work. I was therefore highly disappointed not hearing him in person as he has been a motivator to me for many years. I would…
Intrinsic motivation is completing a skill or activity based on personal interest and enjoyment not for external rewards. Many times young children need external motivation to complete activities during therapy sessions. Therapists may use different reward systems such as Punch Cards and Reward Cards for Therapy to encourage children to participate in therapy…
In the disability community, it is well-known that calling a person with a disability an inspiration simply based on their appearance is condescending and offensive. However, it should be recognized that some individuals with disabilities are inspirational - not simply because they live life with a disability, but because they have overcome such obstacles and…
Trying to find a motivational speaker in Toronto is easy – there are a ton of them. Trying to find a motivational speaker in Toronto that will have a message that resonates with your organization is a little tougher. Remember, you are not only making a financial investment, your team will be taking time away from work to listen to this message so it’s a good…
Listening to a motivational speech is way easier than writing and delivering one. Many important aspects go into creating a memorable motivational speech. Can you recall a motivational speech that stuck with you from a famous movie? What was it about that particular speech that resonated with you? Whether you have to give a motivational speech as part of a class…
By Julie Kailus If losing pounds is as easy as journaling about what you put in your mouth, can you use the same technique to help you stick to a fitness routine? Dieters who kept a food diary lost twice as much weight as those who kept no records, according to a recent study by Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research. But while keeping a journal holds…
Running workshops for motivation, team-building and improving performance Workshops combine training, development, team-building, communications, motivation and planning. Participation and involvement of staff increases the sense of ownership and empowerment, and facilitates the development of organisations and individuals. Workshops are effective in managing…
It can be hard to exercise. Here are 5 tips to help you get off the couch and get fit. By Linda Wasmer Andrews WebMD Feature WebMD Archive You know you should do it. And you know why: Exercising - simply put, moving instead of sitting - is critical for safeguarding your health and setting a good example for your kids. So why does it seem so hard to get yourself…
Motivational Interviewing provides a foundation for assisting individuals with developing the rationale for beginning change in their lives. This resources provides basic information about the principles on communicating using motivational interviewing. Motivational Interviewing: The Basics, OARS (Adapted from handouts by David Rosengren and from Miller &…
Finding fun and interesting ways to motivate your employees can be daunting, but it is important to introduce innovative and engaging ways to nurture your workplace environment. Encouraging motivation through creative approaches will boost company morale, and will keep your employees engaged with their work and happy to be a part of your company. Your employees…
Let me tell you that this really works. These songs constantly reminds me the reason for toiling that hard. These songs are specifically not for studies but surely boost you in your lows. Some of my favourites are : 1. Yeh hosla from the movie Dor. (Rut yeh tal jaegi, himmat rang laegi, subha fir aaiegi.. 2. Hamko man ki shakti dena . Its a prayer song. (…
Employee motivation is a subject close to my heart. I believe it’s the single most important factor that fuels an organization’s growth story. When you look at a successful brand, what you see is the fiercely competitive spirit that comes across through its product innovation and sustained efforts to reach out to more customers through some astute marketing…
Matthew Kelly has dedicated his life to helping people and organizations become the-best-version-of-themselves. Born in Sydney, Australia, he began speaking and writing in his late teens while he was attending business school. Since that time, more than four million people have attended his seminars and presentations in more than fifty countries. Today he is…
One of the most difficult components of being an effective manager is not only learning to keep your employees organized and on task, but to truly know how to motivate employees as well. Unfortunately, not every employee is naturally willing to go the extra mile in their everyday efforts, and many times this is because they don’t feel a sense of ownership in…
Entrepreneurs, aspiring executives, those of you low on the totem pole looking to climb the ladder… you need an edge. The importance of a healthy diet, adequate exercise, and a good night’s sleep can’t be underestimated. But if you’re already doing all of that, you might want to go even faster to get more done in a day – if that sounds like you, nootropics are…
By Michael P Coleman We’ll have an opportunity to be touched by one of today’s greatest motivational speakers when John-Leslie Brown stops by Barnes & Noble Arden Fair in Sacramento Saturday, June 10 from Noon-1pm. He’ll be reading from and autographing copies of his new bestselling book, Harvard Effect. In speaking with Brown, I immediately got a sense that…
View Biographies Related To Dates Tony Robbins , byname of Anthony Robbins, original name Anthony J. Mahavorick (born, Glendora, , U.S.), American motivational speaker and “life coach” who created a multifaceted business empire by preaching a gospel of self-improvement. Robbins was born Anthony J. Mahavorick to a working-class family. In childhood he adopted…
The difference between try and triumph is a little “umph.” But sometimes for us to triumph at the gym, we need a little motivation. The good news is that a lot of successful people have offered sage advice to inspire us and now we’ve collected our favorite inspirational quotes in one spot. We’ve broken down the workout routine into four phases, so use the wise…
It s funny isn t it? In spite of all the admiration you receive for your dedication, discipline and commitment to training and racing in the summer, and despite your pride for living an active lifestyle, it can still be challenging to maintain day-to-day motivation for triathlon training in the winter. So, here are 15 excuse busters to nudge you, push you, or…