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Business Strategy -- What Motivates Us?

September 25, 2011 by Kneale Mann with 120 views

Scientists have tried to explain our existence for as long as we have existed. The gorgeous maple tree outside my office is a welcome companion but I still marvel on how it got to be a tree in the first place. No, I’m not going weird on you but we often fill our consciousness with business talk and economic negativity but forget a key... [read more]

Conation – Maybe the Most Important Business Word You’ve Never Heard

October 11, 2009 by Chuck Blakeman with 148 views

The only motivation book I will recommend to others is "Self-made in America," by John McClintock. John introduced me to an obscure English word that I now use as a cornerstone of my daily activity - conation. I’ve truncated John’s working definition over the years to my own, which is still his, but slightly shorter: Conation - the will... [read more]

To motivate front-line employees: don’t just thank them, use their insights

August 5, 2009 by jmcaddell with 235 views

Sylvia Ann Hewlett blogged at Harvard Business Review that leaders need to inspire lower-level employees. She writes: …No one succeeds alone, which is why all leaders must find a way to pollinate the workforce with their values, ideas and enthusiasm. This is what keeps businesses humming, especially during a downturn. Some leaders... [read more]

Best Motivation Video Ever

August 3, 2009 by Alen Mejer with 126 views

Last week a good friend of mine sent me the link to the “Best Motivation Video Ever”, and I hope it will inspire you like it inspired me to continue chasing my dreams, goals and aspirations. If you never failed, you have never lived! Please take a look and feel free to share it with your friends, colleagues and co-workers: Post from:... [read more]

No News Is Good News

June 9, 2009 by Niall Devitt with 156 views

Btb Guest Author Jerry Kennedy Are you as tired as I am of all the bad news being offered up by the national media? If so, please join me in a special campaign this week. I’m officially designating it National News Free Week. This is the critical second step in staying motivated to accomplish your goals: the ability to stay focused... [read more]

How to Motivate Your Employees During This Recession

February 27, 2009 by Robin Elliott with 385 views

I knew a jeweler who attended a Dale Carnegie management training program with me and returned to his business a changed man. Suddenly, mall security guards started arresting thieves in his store.When he remarked to one of the security guards that it seemed that crime was increasing in the mall, the security replied that the crime rate... [read more]

21 Sure-Fire Ways Leaders Can Energize Themselves for Work

June 13, 2008 by David Zinger with 70 views

21 Ways Leaders Can Energize Themselves for Employee Engagement by David Zinger The leader as pilot light. Energized and engaged leaders are essential in effective employee engagement approaches within organizations. To be an effective model of employee engagement leaders must monitor, develop, enhance, and ignite their... [read more]

Do you and your lizard live in a van down by the river?

May 22, 2008 by Pamela Slim with 55 views

Hi everyone! Sorry for the lack of posts this week -- I have running around a bit more than usual and didn't have time to write. I just finished this post for Martha Beck's blog. It is on a favorite topic: lizard fears that get in the way of you realizing your dreams. And I got to reference one of my favorite Saturday... [read more]

10+ Engaging Rules: An Interview with Judy McLeish

March 12, 2008 by David Zinger with 80 views

Judy McLeish, from McDaniel Partners writes a very helpful employee engagement blog: The Employee Factor. She recently posted 10 rules of engagement and this interview is based on those rules and extends her rules to number 11. Judy, could you give a quick overview of the 10 rules. David, we understand the importance of engaging... [read more]

Get in the Game

March 10, 2008 by Bud Bilanich with 94 views

Today is Monday, so this post is on self confidence. The other day, I came across a quote from Dwight Eisenhower. “Pessimism never won any battle.” I agree. In fact, I believe that a true pessimist would never even join the battle for fear of it being lost before it began. The recent Super Bowl was a good... [read more]

Are You Worried?

March 6, 2008 by Heather Kim with 60 views

Should You Fear Change?Let's face it. Times are feeling a little scary with recession worries, gyrating stock markets and global instability. The trick is to not let your inner worrywart make you freeze. Here are some tips from Success Television's experts to help you break free of your mental and emotional ruts. Wisdom "Whatever is... [read more]

Hate Cold Calling? Ask The Queen.

February 14, 2008 by Barry Moltz with 59 views

You can’t help but love Wendy Weiss. She loves what most of us hate- cold calling. I remember in my second company, when there was only 3 of us, I was in charge of sales. This involved alot of cold calling- which I hated. Lots of cold sweats. In order to motivate myself, I had [...]Link to original post [read more]

The Power of Words

January 21, 2008 by Lisa Haneberg with 60 views

If you live in the U.S., and perhaps if you don't, you will likely hear Dr. Martin Luther Jr.'s now famous, "I have a dream," speech today on the news as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I am reminded by the power of conviction as expressed through speech. The power can catalyze many consequences - it can create change and it... [read more]

Sneak preview: 101 Ways to get Wild About Work

December 12, 2007 by Curt Rosengren with 63 views

Whoo-hoo! I've been working on it off and on for over two years, but I'm finally just about to publish 101 Ways to Get Wild About Work. I'm completely psyched to finally be ready to share it with you. It has the potential to spark a lot of positive change in people's lives, and I can't think of much that lights me up more than that... [read more]

Leadership Video: 2 Sources for Strengths

November 29, 2007 by David Zinger with 65 views

This video outlines 2 sources to determine your signature strengths. Click here to view the video if the video does not load below. Link to original post [read more]

People Acumen

November 28, 2007 by Lisa Haneberg with 62 views

Here is an article written by Ram Charan - an excerpt from his book, Leaders at all Levels. Great concept and much needed, I think. People Acumen by Ram Charan Leadership is predicated on the ability to mobilize others to accomplish a vision, a goal, or a task. Leaders can't do everything; they get other people to do things through... [read more]

Do You Need To Go To College to be a Sucessful Entrepreneur?

November 26, 2007 by Barry Moltz with 72 views

I pondered this question in my upcoming book, Bounce!. There are alot of famous success college drop outs like Bill Gates, Michael Dell, Richard Branson and Steve Jobs. Lesser known ones I learned about at a site called, College-Startup.com (I love their tag line- Get Rich in Your Dorm Room). Interesting and suprising to... [read more]

Leadership Strength#5 - Empathy (MMP #35)

November 26, 2007 by David Zinger with 79 views

Employee Engagement - Monday Morning Percolator #35 This is part 5 of a 5 part series on leadership strength development through the application of StrengthsFinder 2.0. Click here to read the first article in the series. Here is the schedule outlining my strength focus: Maximizer (Week 1) Strategic (Week 2) Positivity (... [read more]

The M.A.P. Maker weekly post summary

November 18, 2007 by Curt Rosengren with 40 views

Here are the posts over the last two weeks in The M.A.P. Maker. November 16thMaintaining momentum: Create accountabilityNovember 15thMaintaining momentum: Play with inspiring playmatesNovember 14th Maintaining momentum: What motivates you?November 13thMaintaining momentum: The big picture viewNovember 10thVocabulary skills = free... [read more]

Excellent reading for those paralyzed by fear of leaving their job

November 16, 2007 by Pamela Slim with 125 views

One of the best ways that I learn about my readers is by regularly checking incoming links to my blog. It was this way that I found an excellent article by Mike Ambrose, a communications guy who writes Krooz: Comments on Communication and Culture. In Mike's words, "The past two weeks have been rough! I developed "Total... [read more]