Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

APRIL 3, 2012

Ownership — Are people motivated by a sense of ownership for the vision or are they motivated by loyalty? Clarity – Do people really understand what the company is about, where it is going, and what is needed to get there? Can they clearly explain it to others?

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MAY 7, 2013

The Soviets had discovered that when competitive skiers supplemented their practice through visualization, not only were they better prepared to ski in a variety of conditions, but their motivation and self-confidence also increased. So I tried an experiment with the children. Every day we spent ten minutes in a relaxed guided meditation.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Abraham Maslow, a seminal contributor to understanding motivation described a hierarchy of needs, implying they are developmental in nature. Some people gravitate more toward one type or the other, although it’s also thought that one could be motivated by both. [iv]. Motivational processes affecting learning. Dweck, C.S.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2012

It was very motivating for us.”. As you may remember, we were concerned about overpopulation in the 1960′s. For us, this was about finding new frontiers to populate in order to save the human race. That’s a noble purpose. But it wasn’t commonly embraced by the larger population.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JUNE 4, 2013

Before you make the decision to quit, be clear about what your motivation is. But even if there is negativity, if you leave with what cultural anthropologist Angeles Arrien calls Honorable Closure , you will be able to feel good about yourself. Do your homework. Is it because: Career opportunities are limited?

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

APRIL 22, 2013

5) Write : Introverts use this skill to influence others through deep, authentic, well-developed arguments that motivate others to action. You’ll make an impression and give yourself a better opportunity to use your strong listening skills. Tip: Think of writing as your craft.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MAY 7, 2012

People will believe you are motivated by the common good and not personal gain. Character – Your own character is your greatest source of influence. Do you lead by example and follow through on your commitments? Are you respectful, authentic and trustworthy? Expertise – Do you have content knowledge and experience? Are you a thought leader?

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JULY 29, 2012

Compassion for others, and for yourself, is the motivating force that drives the desire to benefit others. The is the part of your brain that sets goals, makes plans, shapes emotions and that enables you to over-ride your primitive instincts.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

It’s costly and de-motivating. When you’re excited to get going, it can be hard to take time out to bring everyone onboard. But there’s a price to pay if you don’t – having to redo work and wearing people out. Take care of the beginning and the end will take care of itself. People are not assets. They are human beings.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MAY 13, 2013

Motivate with Opportunity: People will move mountains, if in exchange for doing so, they grow and develop. Focus on looming achievements on the horizon, not the glory days of the past. Followers would rather know what gets you up in the morning. Benjamin Disraeli was right, “Opportunity is more powerful even than conquerors and prophets.”.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

But often managers – whether motivated by the press of other priorities or out of a genuine desire not to make others uncomfortable – don’t allow more than a nano-second for others to respond before they jump in with their own responses or more questions. This might take more than a nano-second.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MARCH 4, 2012

What is your motivation for seeking a new job? Some people are drawn to something and chase what they see as an opportunity. Some people are never satisfied with what they have and are constantly running away from something (ex. always leaving a job because it is not good enough). Do you only care about the results?

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

It is easier to stay focused and motivated when the vision connects with what we care deeply about – our values. The effectiveness of the strategies and goals you set will be tested by how well they move you toward your vision, and often requires adjustment. I – Illuminating values.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JULY 14, 2013

A transcendent goal that people can connect with helps them stay engaged and motivated. An organization needs an aspirational goal that is relevant and transformational and is about more than just “doing business every day.” Work has to be meaningful. Vision itself is necessary, but it’s insufficient.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JANUARY 29, 2012

Before you set goals, check your motivation. There’s an old joke about how many therapists it takes to change a light bulb. The answer is “Just one. But the light bulb has to really want to change.” The same is true for goals. Do you really want it? Goals need to be connected to a larger vision that shows why they are important. .

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MARCH 4, 2013

by Tanmay Vora at QAspire Blog touches upon Alfie Kohn’s work and questions if external reward systems help in tapping the intrinsic motivation of people. Do KRA’s and Rewards Help in Quality? Linda Fisher Thornton of Leading in Context Blog addresses the challenges of complexity.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

When leaders use fear as a motivator, they shut down people’s brains and create the conditions for everyone to fail.” ~Meg Too many emails, postings on Facebook, news commentary… Even the debates were thinly veiled attacks, not substantive. Meg Wheatley. If we are to be a United States, we need to remember our commonalities.

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