Chapter 8Motivational Challenges
“Others will underestimate us, for although we judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, others judge us only by what we have already done.”
—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Motivational challenges can seem overwhelming at times. It’s easy to say, “I would be a great motivator, but how can anyone motivate under these circumstances? I’m supervising people who don’t seem to care, are negative, constantly complain about the rules, or just don’t get along.” This is not the time to give up; you need to double your efforts both to motivate yourself and to overcome these challenges to motivate others. While sometimes it’s necessary to recognize a poor fit, the motivational employer can turn most staff around by tapping ...
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