Motivation isn’t a character trait. It’s a state of mind.
Matt Granados, author, speaker and co-founder of Life Pulse Inc
Takeaways of Note:
Where to Start:
Understand 2 motivators that aren’t sustainable, or just don’t work …
- 1-Fear-based
- 2-money (it can be a short-term maximizer)
Identify motivational catalysts …the internal desire that makes each of us do what we do
4 things shown to spark motivation in the workplace:
1- Freedom: Living their preferred, balanced life (extra days off, more flexible workday, etc)
2 -Connectivity: Collaborators & team players seek connection to work and people – being a part of something larger than self feels best
3- Acknowledgment: Praise – knowing they’re doing well, and having results publicly acknowledged
4- Support: Intensely loyal – have their back; they have yours; expect the effort they put in to be matched by others
bonus nugget
…adopting a sustainable, repeatable system for motivating employees, the team can function at a higher level of productivity, even when goals change or company pivots