QAspire

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Appreciation motivates like nothing else. It has to transfer positive energy! It is equally crucial for business leaders to build a culture of appreciation. Here’s why appreciation is important: Appreciation fosters ‘self-esteem’ of people. It affirms their worth and value to make them more credible.

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QAspire

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

I got some great books on Quality, Management, Self-Help and Motivation. As we start the week, I thought of sharing some inspiration from the book “The Treasure – Essence from World’s Greatest Motivational And Self-Help Gurus”. The ambience at Crossword is so good for reading, I have to push myself out. Einstein told us that.

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QAspire

JANUARY 16, 2011

One thing that really struck me was the simplicity of his life and his messages (like the one below): Photo by Tanmay Vora at Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad Gandhi was a simple leader who used simple language and lived a simple life – yet he was able to concert energies of an entire nation towards achieving Indian Independence.

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QAspire

AUGUST 15, 2010

It drains the energy! Motivate others : Motivate others to raise their game. When working with the team, be cheerful and make things more interesting that way. Don’t talk small : You have a goal to achieve as a team. Don’t let that focus dilute with small talks and gossiping. Be generous when praising. Say ‘Thanks’ often.

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QAspire

MARCH 22, 2015

Progress is a powerful motivator. When individuals and teams achieve small wins, they have a big impact on the overall motivation. It also generates positive momentum and energy to take further steps in the journey of achieving the purpose. The converse is also true. We are talking about meaningful work here.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 8, 2009

With wrong examples around, people are bound to underperform, get de-motivated and hence, disengaged. Your thinking, approach, method, statements and actions are your tools to ensure that they derive the “right” meaning that helps them become more engaged with their work, be more productive and stay motivated. Works wonders.

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QAspire

JULY 18, 2010

Sports provide numerous examples of how highly connected and motivated individuals work wonders on the field. Writing them (and then receiving these comments) gives me similar shots of energy! As you rightly pointed out, a strong matrix of relationships among team members forms a base for excellent performances.

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