Category Archives: motivation

People Differences and the Effect on Behavior at Work

Wouldn’t it be great if we all get along well? Have you ever met people at work with whom you really got along well? Have you ever met people at work wi......

A New Definition of Quality

While the traditional definitions and measurements of quality are worth aspiring to, I would like to offer an additional level of thinking. Webster’s de......

What makes for a Good Leader?

What is leadership? Great leaders are creative, decisive, and charismatic. Strong leaders understand what is important to them. They are strong at pers......

The Best Manager Book is Published

Sadly, the world now is experiencing the worst economic crisis in many years. While much of the blame has been placed on financial greed, corruption, ......

Over-emphasis on Reward and Punishment

Employee recognition Does this sound familiar? It’s a Friday and another day at the office. Today is employee recognition day. As usual once a month the......

Why motivating others doesn’t work

Incorrect starting point Almost everywhere you turn there seems to be another rewards based incentive program to motivate people. This approach can work ......

More Emphasis on Alignment

People feel good at work when they can align their abilities and interests. People feel even better without the threat of punishment or reward. Manager......

It is not Possible to Motivate Others

Is it possible to motivate employees? It is not possible to motivate others. Yet, we still try. Managers assume that implementing programs to motivate ......