On Staying Motivated

Tips to Stay Motivated

Not everyone needs help with motivation, some people just seem to be the steam engine that chugs up hills as if they aren’t there.  At some point in life though, either you or someone you know will need some help with motivation.

Life has a way of interfering us while we are going after our dreams. It distracts us from pursuing things that really matter and even convinces us that nothing really matters. It can attract us to adopt a defeatist attitude – lacking on enthusiasm and interest – ultimately sapping out our sense of purpose.

Communication and Correction in Business

As a leader in your team be careful what you send out.  Negatives can bring the whole team down, squish energy and slow down any momentum. Sending global angry emails to your group is never ever productive. Pick up the phone in those circumstances.  Email can build hard feelings and mistrust if you use it poorly.

Group correctional emails are also not usually productive. You need to use them sparingly (like almost never). Have a meeting with a few of your people that are messing up whatever it is, but don’t penalize the whole group for a few people. If you need to send a directional email that is fine, like a reminder that everyone needs to be on time or park in designated parking or whatever. Make it positive and even toned.

Communication and Your Team

Any communication sent your way is usually a time saver for you. Decide how to best use it. Don’t assume your people read their emails. Typically as people move up in a company their reading comprehension becomes more important, make sure you develop those skills in your people and yourself.

One of the biggest stresses for employees is often they feel “out of the loop” or like they aren’t told anything. This is a morale killer among a lot of other things. It is critical for you to develop a way to get information to your people. Or maybe you can do it for your supervisor. There is no perfect method, find something easy to maintain and understand. There are many important aspects of using emails and communication to help your team.

Rules of Motivation

Self motivation is huge………  An enormous challenge in all stages of life and in all arenas.  Whether it’s exercise, diet choices, looking for a new job, or excelling at the job you have.

Over the years I have seen many people who had every skill imaginable to be successful, they lacked one key component, motivation.  I can remember one of my first management jobs in my 20′s, I had an employee who would of made a great manager.  I tried everything to motivate him to do more and try more.

One day, MY manager asked me when I was going to

Confidence and Self-Respect Through Conflict

Confidence and Self-Respect Through Conflict

Question: Would you rather go to the dentist for a root canal or go to a friend and confront her with something that bothers you?

If you picked a root canal, you’re not alone. Most people will do anything to avoid conflict and all the accompanying feelings of anger and frustration. On the list of things people love to do, confrontation probably ranks lower than standing in line at the DMV or, yes, even oral surgery.

But conflict doesn’t have to be like that.