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Motivation: To Do or Not to Do

Leading Blog

D IFFERENT things motivate different people in different ways. The more we understand the nature of how someone is motivated, the easier it is for us to adjust our communication to match up with their natural motivational tendencies. What are motivational traits? What are motivational traits?

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Do Ethics Really Make You a Better Leader in Business?

Leading Blog

However, very few companies educate leaders about ethics and encourage leaders to discuss ethics with their teams. Ethics are usually an afterthought, taken seriously only after an event that causes a business or team to fall apart. Ethics are the foundation for peace and progress.

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Help I Have a REALLY LAZY Coworker! How Do I Stay Motivated?

Let's Grow Leaders

It can be difficult to stay motivated. DO build a network of support Seek out folks with similar ambition and work ethic to support and challenge you. Genuine connections are lighter fluid on the fire of motivation. How Do I Stay Motivated? “Why do I work so hard, when no one seems to notice?” Find a mentor.

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Motivate with a Memorable “Vision Phrase” that Matters

Michael Lee Stallard

When you communicate a memorable vision phrase that matters, the people you lead will be more motivated to help achieve it. At TCU, people are motivated by a vision phrase TCU uses as a tagline: “Learning to Change the World.” The foundation is projected to touch the lives of 50,000 children by 2014. Reinforce it Often.

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Want to Get Ahead? 5 Actions To Get You There.

Rich Gee Group

Offer to work on new projects, volunteer for committees, and seek out leadership roles in your organization. Be positive around your colleagues — it can help you build strong relationships, overcome challenges, and stay motivated. Be accountable, take the initiative, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. Build Strong Connections.

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Entrepreneur Motivation: Heroes, Factors And Values

Strategy Driven

You would watch the money roll in and you would be motivated to keep rising and rising. Thus, because they don’t get hit so hard, they don’t lose their motivation either. Maybe you would be more motivated if you were less prone to suffering harm from external risks. Never give up, but always question your motives.

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Leaders Share about New Beginnings, Fresh Starts, and Project Launches: A Frontline Festival

Let's Grow Leaders

Our June Festival is all about new beginnings, fresh starts, and project launches. How do you lead when you don’t have direct authority? New beginnings and fresh starts are sometimes motivated by the desire to grow as a person. ” This post will show you how to stop leaving projects half-finished. Follow Jeff.

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