QAspire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Most engagement initiatives are aimed at providing external motivation to people. The truth is – extrinsic motivation doesn’t last long (if it motivates at all). As a leader, you are responsible for creating an ecosystem where people are more likely to feel motivated intrinsically.

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QAspire

AUGUST 11, 2019

Rewards that tap into an individual’s intrinsic motivation are real rewards. With automated work processes, real time metrics and sophisticated HR technology available, it is easier than ever before to recognize people for their efforts in the right direction.

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QAspire

AUGUST 16, 2021

With rise in remote work culture and proliferation of gig work, people are realizing that they can design a work profile that taps into their intrinsic motivation as well as creates an impact to the stakeholders they serve. d) It is possible for organizations to design roles that are highly fulfilling.

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QAspire

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

People are born with intrinsic motivation, self-respect, dignity, curiosity to learn, joy in learning. Organization starts being driven by numbers alone and the human aspects of work (respect for people, intrinsic motivation, creativity, innovation etc.) Our prevailing system of management has destroyed our people.

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QAspire

MARCH 20, 2015

Because the truth is – purpose and meaning are powerful tools to rekindle the intrinsic motivation. Leadership Lists Motivation Team Building' Constantly clarify the purpose, the meaning of work your folks do and how it helps in achieving the purpose. Hint: So are autonomy and mastery ).

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QAspire

JANUARY 22, 2012

People do their best work when they are “intrinsically motivated” and one of the most important intrinsic motivator for people is autonomy in work. Small wins on a daily basis can be a great motivator for people. People need a space to perform and they need a say in how their work should be performed.

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QAspire

AUGUST 16, 2021

With rise in remote work culture and proliferation of gig work, people are realizing that they can design a work profile that taps into their intrinsic motivation as well as creates an impact to the stakeholders they serve. d) It is possible for organizations to design roles that are highly fulfilling.

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Every approach to motivate people will have downsides – and the downside of “performance based rewards OR rewards based performance” is that it only generates dispassionate compliance to established performance standards. Like kids, people are driven by all rewards that are external in nature.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 31, 2017

So, when it comes to carving out, we have to first connect with our deeper motivations and then work inside-out. And our need to express ourselves can be as unique as we ourselves are (unless we start thinking that we are not). Most people however look for formulas to succeed and take an outside-in approach.

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QAspire

JANUARY 12, 2011

Secondly, excellence has a lot to do with people’s motivation to do a great job. On the other hand, excellent people may fumble if they are not supported with right set of guidelines on delivering quality. It is their choice. Getting people to exercise their choice of delivering excellence is #1 leadership challenge.

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

understand them, their motivations, their skills and treat them as humans) and put right people on the right task. You double your chances of success when right people do the right job with right levels of motivation. Regards, Tanmay By Dhanashree , February 4, 2010 @ 6:22 am Inspired and Motivated after reading article.

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QAspire

JANUARY 16, 2011

Here are a few things I learned : Simplicity for leaders is important just because the easier it is for people to understand the motives of a leader, the easier it is to follow them. People will try to add complexity for a variety of different reasons – from an unclear vision to downright negative motives.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Appreciation motivates like nothing else. 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. Appreciation shows that we (the managers) are human.

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QAspire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Progress, however small, motivates forward movement and builds momentum. More than half of the world’s problems would be allayed or removed by exhibition of good temper. Make progress. or stand aside. The world makes way for those who make progress. Two goldfish swam in their crystal clear bowl.

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QAspire

AUGUST 25, 2016

This edition features insights on motivation, leadership, future of work and the multidisciplinary mindset. Is intrinsic motivation at work overrated? Not all kind of work can feed intrinsic motivation. Good news is: There are more ways to create conditions for better engagement and motivation. Susan Fowler.

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QAspire

JANUARY 22, 2013

After 3 weeks, the results were dramatically different with 5% improvement in sales, improvement in team performance and increased motivation levels. She started spending these couple of hours everyday to work directly with her group, help them do their job better, brainstorm and improve constantly.

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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. Setbacks and lack of visibility into progress (as a team and as an organization) can be powerful de-motivator. The converse is also true. We are talking about meaningful work here.

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Leaders have to set this direction to build a culture where people are motivated to find optimal ways to deliver value to the customers. Pace of improvement, simplification of operations and its subsequent impact on business needs a constant monitoring, follow-up and alignment.

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

This is about having deep connection with intrinsic motivations of an individual. But most intimate level of trust is what Conley defines as “Identity” based trust. This is way deeper than just knowing a person. We understand them at a level of their hopes, aspirations and fears. And yet, we don’t misuse them.

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QAspire

JANUARY 24, 2016

One of the biggest challenges for leaders is to create an ecosystem where people exercise their discretion (tapping into intrinsic motivations). I think of the CEO again who was, through his aggressive show of strength, able to generate dispassionate compliance to his decisions. Trust is a good place to start.

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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.

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QAspire

MAY 14, 2012

Tom Peters has put up a special presentation on meetings in which he says: Every meeting that does not stir the imagination and curiosity of attendees and increase bonding and co-operation and engagement and sense of worth and motivate rapid action and enhance enthusiasm is a permanently lost opportunity. It does.

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QAspire

MAY 11, 2014

Self awareness plays a central role in a leader’s ability to articulate vision, form strategies, drive motivation and energize the team. On the other, it also keeps them reminded them of their own vulnerabilities and blind spots.

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QAspire

AUGUST 15, 2010

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. It drains the energy! Be generous when praising. Acknowledge that sincere effort.

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Yes, they can be your most valuable ‘resources’ only if you focus on managing ‘human’ aspect (alignment, motivation, growth, empathy in your policies, human interactions etc) Fundamental of managing people is to realize that when people come to workplace, they come with an intent of doing a good job. They are not a part of a machinery.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Chris Guillebeau : I’m not sure it’s impossible, but I agree it’s a lot easier to change the world if you know what you are good at and what you are motivated to do. It’s very difficult to motivate yourself into doing something you don’t care about.

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QAspire

APRIL 6, 2015

You need to build a system of management methods, rituals, processes, tools and motivation where people are more likely to exercise their choice of doing a good job versus doing a great job. Which also means, if your organization wants to be agile (and strategically nimble footed), you have to invest in building a culture of agility.

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QAspire

MAY 25, 2014

Carefully hiring people who are: motivated, collaborative, people centric with a leadership instinct. - – - – -. Orgs have to propagate the concept of leadership as a role and not as a position or title. - – - – -.

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QAspire

MAY 27, 2012

This light within us is a motive force (a software) that enables everything within and through us. It has been quite an experience, both physically and mentally. Here are a few lessons I learned from the workshop that can be applied to our life/work to excel: The light is within.

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Can I do something everyday about things that matter to me? We grow in our careers and learn because we show up for the work and do it daily. We sleep everyday. We eat everyday and it nourishes us.

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QAspire

JANUARY 5, 2016

Weave Ecosystems for Human Engagement: One of the biggest leadership challenges is to create an environment that taps into intrinsic motivation of people. When they do this, leaders build a unique ability to see through contradictions towards a future others cannot see.

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QAspire

JUNE 16, 2015

Clarify your motives: The goal of building a strong culture is not to merely extend a “feel good” factor to your people. .” – Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos. If culture is anyway being formed, why not work to build it consciously? Here are some good starting points to build a strong culture.

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QAspire

MARCH 18, 2013

They will go by the books and push compliance at the cost of motivation. They fail to understand the current context of their work. They focus on process more than people: For an indifferent leader, process is a great tool to hide behind. Even if they do achieve results, they adopt wrong ways to get to those results.

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QAspire

AUGUST 1, 2010

Thanks for sharing this Tanmay and igniting the motivational currents in us on start of the week. It is full of the motivational art which one should follow on the way of success. Mr.Anupam Kher has rightly spoted all above points. His quote - “When you try, you risk failure. When you don’t try, you ensure it.”, inspired me a lot.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 3, 2010

I think instant validation and catching people doing right things is a great management method, not just for reinforcing the behaviors but also to encourage, motivate and drive people to deliver desired business results. In my view, effective coaching is also one of the best motivators, since coaching removes roadblocks for people.

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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

AUGUST 29, 2010

Surely that opportunity to be engaged in continuous improvement taps into most people’s intrinsic motivation to do a great job? Then, seek to fully play your part in improving that system for the benefit of your customers? That is even more risky, because in cases of job redundancy, such candidates are the first ones to go.

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