What is Motivation?

The art of motivating people starts with learning how to influence individuals' behavior. Once you understand this, you are more likely to gain the results that both the organization and its employees want.

Motivation is the will to act. It was once assumed that motivation had to be injected from outside, but it is now understood that everyone is motivated by several differing forces. Int he workplace, see to influence your staff to align their own motivation with the needs of the organization.

To release the full potential of employees, organization are rapidly moving away from "command and control" and towards "advise and consent" as ways of motivating. This change of attitude began when employers recognized that regarding good work is more effective than threatening punitive measures for bad work.

Self-motivation is long lasting. Inspire self-motivated staff further by trusting them to work on their own initiatives and encouraging them to take responsibility for entire tasks. For demotivated staff members, find out what would motivate them, and implement whatever help you can. Highly motivated individuals are vital to supply organizations with the new initiatives that are necessary in the competitive business world.

Who do you need to motivate? Yourself, managers, colleagues, and subordinates. Each are motivated in their own way. If you want a detailed assessment of what motivates your people click here or send an email to blair@tabdenverwest.com.

Your persuasion and influence can be used to motivate yourself and others. Just remember, true motivation has to come from within.