In previous posts, I have written about a model for understanding what motivates behavior and three clues you can use to find what motivates another person. Today, I'll share some quick insights … [Read more...]
The ABC’s of Life: Express Thanks
As I continue this post series inspired by The ABC's of Life wall hanging pictured above, I am again struck by both the simplicity of the concept and the apparent difficulty many of us have with … [Read more...]
Employee Motivation Tips: Their Personal Life
Many leaders struggle with finding ways to motivate people to higher level performance. I have already written that you cannot motivate another person. So, let's set aside the idea that the leader … [Read more...]
Three Clues You Can Use to Find What Motivates Another Person
Two questions I often get in workshops, from coaching clients, and in consulting engagements are: How do I work with an unmotivated person? and How do I motivate someone to work harder? Here … [Read more...]
The ABC’s of Life: Dream
As I continue this post series inspired by a plaque I purchased while visiting the Biltmore House this past Christmas, I keep getting challenged by both the plaque and the process of writing about … [Read more...]
You Cannot Punish People into Good Behavior
In a recent post, I presented a simple model for understanding what drives our behavior. According to the model, punishments (negative or unpleasant consequences) can reduce the likelihood that a … [Read more...]
A Simple Model for Understanding What Drives Behavior
The diagram above shows a simplified model for better understanding what drives behavior. Since people often spend their lives studying and understanding what really drives our behavior, I am … [Read more...]
The ABC’s of Life: Count Your Blessings
Bad stuff happens to everyone. We all face illness, the death of loved ones, financial crises, job setbacks, relationship challenges, and mechanical malfunctions. All of them are real, and all of … [Read more...]
Using the DISC Model: Focus on Needs More than Behaviors
The DISC Model of Human Behavior is, as the name implies, about behavior. And, to apply it well, I suggest looking beyond behavior to the needs behind the behavior to really use it to connect and … [Read more...]
The ABC’s of Life: Be Kind
What a simple concept, and it is so often violated. It does not seem that being kind should be difficult. Yet, I see examples of unkindness all around me. Parents yelling at their kids. Kids … [Read more...]
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