Category Archive: Motivation

Your Secret Power to Energize People

Pouring mud in the cup doesn’t energize people.

Worms like mud. People like sunshine.

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