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Entries Tagged as 'Motivation'

Viva la Mediocrity

November 20th, 2006 · No Comments

You realize of course that the longer you plug away below your ability, the less likely that you will find yourself pushing into new territory.

Complacency will turn your beard white.

I think that Rip Van Winkle probably worked in a corporate setting, ala the American Revolution. He likely pushed scrolls around his desk, and hung out […]

Tags: Motivation · Reflection · Engagement · Mediocrity

In 90 days, where would you like to be?

November 15th, 2006 · No Comments

Here’s another great snippet on goal setting from LifeDev, The 90-Day Rule
The thing that struck me? I am forever hassling people to come up with 18-month plans and 3-year plans. Hassle hassle hassle. But now? Now, I can also hassle people to come up with 90-day plans. Brilliant! More cause for me to be annoying.
Our […]

Tags: Accountability · Motivation · Growth · Performance · Goals

Mavericks at Work

November 15th, 2006 · No Comments

It just dawned on me that you bright-eyed, happy-go-lucky kids seem like the types who might jump at the chance to read Mavericks at Work.
Well, not to rain on your parade, sunshine. But I wouldn’t recommend it.
If you’ll take me at my word, you’re done reading.
If not, head on over to read the review I […]

Tags: Motivation · Leadership

Parenting versus Babysitting - The Manager’s Duty

November 14th, 2006 · 1 Comment

“I didn’t take them on to raise” is a phrase I’ve heard not just once in my professional career. And the retort is, “well, yes you did.”
Crap managers babysit, good managers parent. (And if you’ve had a really rockstar manager, you probably felt like a prize orchid in a champion’s greenhouse).
Sort the following list to […]

Tags: Creativity · Autonomy · Results · Criticism · Motivation · Passion · Wrong

Understanding what’s compromising your productivity (part 2)

November 13th, 2006 · No Comments

Wasn’t I just talking about the Yin of getting down playing into the Yang of lackluster productivity? Oh, why yes I was, in the previous post.
So what if you could improve productivity (using the previous post) even if you couldn’t improve your mood?
Oh my. I can see you getting more done already.
Trust me. If you’re […]

Tags: Motivation · Productivity

Keeping a stiff upper lip

November 10th, 2006 · No Comments

Over at Escape from Cubicle Nation, Pam alludes to the fears that overtake all entrepreneurs at some point or another. And works Saturday Night Live into the discussion, to boot.

Tags: Inspiration · Entrepreneur · Motivation

Trouble finding your passion? Maybe you need a compass

November 10th, 2006 · No Comments

Looking back at that title, I appear to be singing Flashdance. Please ignore that. Or, if you like Flashdance, embrace it.
Anyhoo.
I’ve followed Curt Rosengren for some time. He’s been thinking about this stuff for quite a while. And he has a lot of good ideas about how to get more out of your work.
To wit:
I’m […]

Tags: More · Motivation · Passion

Inspiring your employees

November 9th, 2006 · 1 Comment

Amy just shared this Bank of America video which, unfortunately, reminded me of this Starbucks one.
Now that I’ve finished laughing, it’s got me thinking: This is impressive. Admittedly, in a very sick way. But impressive.
These companies have to be doing something right to get employees to behave this way. They’re inspiring some sort of loyalty. […]

Tags: Inspiration · Motivation · Passion · Wrong

Why do you do it?

November 8th, 2006 · No Comments

Over at his Wisdump, Paul Scrivens of 9rules fame has a rather interesting take on the reward systems that social sites are pursuing. The post, entitled The Overjustification Effect and User Generated Content, tackles the fame versus fortune rewards of social sites.
My take? It’s no different than any other organization. Social networks–despite the bulk on […]

Tags: Fun · Accountability · Results · Motivation