Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 17, 2015

I had just finished reviewing the syllabus with my Masters level leadership class, and asked my typical follow-up question. How do we motivate ourselves to feel like that?” He swears that kind of motivation is genetic, and therefore, unteachable. From Motivation Theory to Real Life. Then the real work began.

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Leading Blog

MAY 11, 2023

If you think you’re inherently bad (I am a failure), rather than a normal person who makes mistakes or bad decisions (I occasionally fail), you’ve essentially given up before even trying. Source: Leadership & Motivation * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. The same thing occurs when you label other people.

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Chart Your Course

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Here are three steps to help you effectively build, manage and motivate a cohesive, efficient global business team. Follow Smart Hiring Strategies. Use Motivational Strategies to Boost Worker Engagement. To offset this, it’s important to use motivational strategies to boost worker engagement.

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Career Advancement

JULY 22, 2019

Some are purely motivational—firing up your employees to perform—and some offer factual case studies and industry examples to show how to elevate managing skills, build a cohesive team, or maximize productivity. Select a leadership speaker who will follow-up after the training. No two speakers on leadership are alike.

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HR Digest

MARCH 8, 2021

If your employees are no fan of Mondays, the chances are that it’s not the day itself that stirs up the doldrums – it’s what they have to do after clocking in to work. As a manager, you can turn the morning blues to daffodil yellows with a series of formal and informal Monday motivation ideas and activities. Monday motivation ideas.

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Strong leaders use phrases that give employees a powerful motivational boost, his mentors said. Use this phrase in front of other employees or higher-ups so that others will take notice as well, making this simple phrase an even bigger motivation booster. He reached out to several mentors in leadership positions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 16, 2021

4:13 – Today’s question is a follow up to our last episode with Scott Mautz where we discussed Leading from the Middle. 7:51 – The first criteria to examine when deciding who to promote into leadership is motivation. There are 5 Ps of leadership motivation. Seats are limited.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 5, 2024

How can I get them to step it up? Today’s “Asking for a Friend” features Glain Roberts-McCabe, PCC, CTDP ( she/her) with expert advice for showing up curious and getting clear on your request. Appreciate Different Styles Understand that we all have different motivational energies. What should I do?

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 20, 2021

Hiring capable candidates that are a good fit for your organization is just the first step of building a happy and motivated workforce. Many businesses attempt to motivate their employees through money and other benefits. Peer motivation and recognition are often more important aspects of a workplace when it comes to motivating staff.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Below are some powerful phrases to consider using as alternatives to “failure,” each aiming to bring a different kind of focus and motivation to your team. Follow-up Prompts: “What’s one thing we each learned that we can jot down for our ‘How Not to Do It Again’ manual?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 8, 2024

People are more likely to hold onto a negative experience with speaking up or taking a risk, than a positive one. Then, invite them to reflect on the following questions: What motivated me to be courageous in this circumstance? As a leader today, where would it be helpful to show up more like this or with these values?

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

workforce is disengaged, burned out, and fed up. Many people are becoming less motivated in their jobs and leaders are stuck wondering what to do. It’s very obvious what the workforce needs to stay motivated because they are being very vocal about these shifts in priorities. The answer is simple - listen. Live your values.

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Chart Your Course

JUNE 30, 2014

And at SC Johnson & Son, an employee concierge is available to help workers with their non-work related chores, like picking up groceries, taking their vehicles in for service and purchasing tickets to concerts and shows. For small business owners who want to offer their employees fun perks, consider the following ideas: Feed them well.

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Women on Business

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Staying motivated is a choice, and it doesn’t always come from “feeling” like doing something. In fact, the feelings usually follow action. Here are four factors that I believe affect greatly how easy it is or how challenging it can be, to stay motivated when you are working from home: 1) What are your work hours? Do have them?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

When an empathic leader, for example, sees a team member faltering, they don’t crank up the pressure to perform or use criticism to motivate. Nurture team member’s talents and strengths while using appreciation and positive reinforcement to encourage excellence. Nor do they lead with impatience, which only makes people freeze or panic.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Come Up for Air : How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work by Nick Sonnenberg “There just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done!” Come Up for Air is that blueprint. Sound familiar? Forget the old concepts of time management and the hustle culture of working until you burn out.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 21, 2023

His unpredictability was infectious and highly motivating, shaping a workplace environment where every day felt like a new adventure. In fact, in today's dynamic and constantly evolving business landscape, there's an increasing need for managers who can shake things up. The following week, it might be someone else.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 17, 2024

Standing out and moving up the ladder requires more than just showing up and doing your job. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel H. Understanding what motivates you and others can significantly impact how you approach your work and leadership. Final Thoughts.

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LDRLB

MARCH 12, 2019

There comes a time when the job of motivation falls upon everyone. Maybe it’s because you’re a senior leader or team manager, or maybe it’s because those individuals are not doing their jobs well enough to motivate your peers. But there is a simple way to spike motivation when both intrinsic and extrinsic efforts have failed.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

5 Ways to Scale Your Leadership and Motivate Your Large Team. Or, maybe you’re leading a fast-growing start-up, and it’s no longer feasible to have the direct influence you once had with every employee and customer. How do you scale your leadership, motivate your large team, and continue to get the results you need?

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

NO — they were an integral part of your development at school — helping you grow your knowledge, motivation, and self-esteem. They need instruction on how to coach — how to motivate each team member and find their fuel to increase their productivity and keep them happy and growth-oriented. You have managers, not coaches.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Here’s an example: let’s say you wake up at seven in the evening to prep for your graveyard shift. During your days off, follow that routine. If you’re going to work a long, graveyard shift, you’ll want to spend it with people who can make you happy and motivate you to succeed.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 3, 2022

Consistently, compassion, courage, and curiosity continue to top the list, closely followed by flexibility and authenticity. Imagine what would happen if every member of your team showed up 10% more compassionate, courageous, and curious this week. As a start, give your team deeper skills to … Speak up in meetings.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

To be an effective leader, you need to be able to motivate and inspire your team to do their best work. If your employees feel like they’re being set up for failure, it will reflect in their work. If you show respect for others, operate with integrity, and are committed to excellence, your team will follow suit.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 18, 2023

Being dependable and following through on your commitments is essential to building trust and credibility in your personal and professional life. This will help you to stay focused and motivated. Hold yourself accountable: Take responsibility for your actions and hold yourself responsible for following through on your commitments.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. ” Follow Priscilla on Twitter at @PrisArchangel. That includes leading up to your superiors and across among your peers. Communication.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

These leaders should have strongly aligned motivations, a deep commitment to the organization’s mission, and a passion for it. Those who take up leadership roles in such organizations must be able to lead creatively and with an entrepreneurial mindset.

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Leading Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Benevolence: Is the person inclined or motivated to do right by me? But don’t randomly offer up items as a compromise. Strategize in advance so you can offer up concessions that will be of value to the other side but are easy gives for you. Integrity: Does the person share values and principles that are acceptable to me?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

How is that possible when mobsters cannot simply have team members sign up for an online training course or activate their methods through “Mafia Academy?”. Follow the Same Fundamental Economic Principles as Mobsters. These crews kept roughly 75 percent of their illicit profits, passing the remainder up as a type of franchising fee.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Seeing your diligence, self-motivation and focus have been a source of motivation for the rest of the team as we see a positive air in the department. We are expecting another project of this intensity and would like you to head it to ensure its success following your ability to be absolutely dedicated. . Yours Sincerely.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Organizations often voice lofty ideals as a part of their branding efforts, but tangible progress comes when concrete measures are followed. They speak up against any discrimination or bias they witness, regardless of the ‘rank’ of individuals involved in the incident.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The interference could come externally but often comes internally in an athlete — freezing up or choking on the spot. When the solution to a problem isn’t evident, and others don’t seem motivated to investigate one, a sense of futility can set in. Following our initial instincts can result in avoidable mistakes.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. ” Follow Julie on Twitter at @julie_wg. Follow Jon on Twitter at @jonverbeck1. Follow Heather on Twitter at @heatherstagl.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 15, 2023

That means paying close attention and making careful choices about how you show up in every interaction. Here’s an example of this one in use: “It sounds like you’re really frustrated with the lack of response from marketing and that’s sapping your motivation. Treat them with dignity and be trustworthy. Do I have that right?”

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

Anyone can step up and take responsibility. In your efforts to close The Gap, the following five barriers are the most common: Navigate Loss. Keep in mind, if there is no heat—if people don’t feel uncomfortable—there is no motivation to engage and change. L EADERSHIP is an action, not a position. Leaders can come from anywhere.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JUNE 28, 2019

Change is inevitable and, inevitably, change impacts motivation. Consider that those we attempt to influence are asking themselves (and perhaps others) some version of the following categorized questions as they react or respond to disruptive change: Macro motivation – This is big picture and career-focused !

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Growing up: “With a childhood like his in South Africa, I think you have to shut yourself down emotionally in some ways,” says his first wife, Justine, the mother of five of his surviving ten children. “If If you don’t end up having to restore 10 percent of the parts you deleted, then you didn’t delete enough. Simplify and optimize.

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