Your Secret Power to Energize People
Pouring mud in the cup doesn’t energize people.
Worms like mud. People like sunshine.
Category Archive: Motivation
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Quiet Quitting – 5 Questions that Confront Quiet Quitting
Quiet quitting is a disaster. I’m not thinking about organizations. It’s a disaster for everyone. Doing the minimum at work is circling a black hole. Quiet quitting is disengagement. Disengagement is boring. Imagine… Continue reading
Motivating People STILL Doesn’t Work
Book Giveaway! 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by Susan Fowler to become eligible to win a copy of Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work…and What Does. (20 copies available.)… Continue reading
You Want People to Take Ownership – But How
“Anything that affects my team is mine.” Brandon Ross* “If the traffic light in front of my building isn’t working, I’m having someone look into it.” You want people on your team who… Continue reading
Dear Dan: I Don’t want to Give my Clients to a Less Competent Colleague
Dear Dan, Your blog is immensely helpful. Here is a topic that I have not seen yet. I am successful in winning work, especially repeat work from the same customers. I am a… Continue reading
How the Republican Committee Ticked Me Off – But the Issue wasn’t Them
Some conversations invigorate – others exasperate. The difference is aspiration, values, and talent. Years ago, the Republican Committee* asked, “If we put you forward for this elected office, what will you do for… Continue reading