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Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work

Lead Change Blog

Trying to motivate them is frustrating for everyone involved and it just doesn’t work. You will learn the top 5 motivation issues people face, and discover how to guide your people toward increased productivity, deeper engagement, and a profound sense of purpose. However, Mark’s influence has not been limited to chicken.

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The Leader’s Role in Motivation with Susan Fowler

Kevin Eikenberry

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Susan Fowler, who is the author of various by-lined articles, peer-reviewed research, and six books, including the bestselling Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager with Ken Blanchard.

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Master Your Motivation

Skip Prichard

3 Needs of Motivation. She’s an expert in motivation, a bestselling author, and a senior consulting partner for The Ken Blanchard Companies. Her latest book is Master Your Motivation. In it, Susan tackles motivation in a fresh way. Optimal motivation is driven by three needs: choice, connection, and competence.

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Conflict Without Casualties

Lead Change Blog

Susan has shared her message on optimal motivation and thriving together in all 50 states and over 40 countries. She teaches at the University of San Diego’s Masters of Science in Executive Leadership, and is also the coauthor of the bestselling Self Leadership and The One Minute Manager with Ken Blanchard.

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Eat That Frog!

Lead Change Blog

If you enjoyed this video, you may also enjoy our upcoming webinar with Susan Fowler on how to master your motivation. Susan has shared her message on optimal motivation and thriving together in all 50 states and over 40 countries. Susan shares how we can all achieve optimal motivation to accomplish the goals we set for ourselves.

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6 Ways to Build Trust During Organizational Change

Lead Change Blog

They will question their motives, drag their feet, or actively work against the change. Research from The Ken Blanchard Companies shows that people have predictable stages of concern when faced with a change. Ken Blanchard is fond of saying, “People without information cannot act responsibly. Address people’s concerns.

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RIP: Retired in Position

Lead Change Blog

“Retired in position” refers to an unengaged employee, a term which I first heard used by Ken Blanchard. It’s been my experience that the employee will be more productive because of their renewed motivation to come into work. Does this sound familiar? Well, it should. Per Gallup research, an astounding 70 percent of U.S.