CHAPTER 3 Unique and Personal Motivators

Not many people sit around thinking, “I don‧t want to contribute or perform my job well today.” Nor is it common to find someone who doesn‧t want to feel good about themselves. Most people feel good when they are trusted with an important assignment that incorporates their ideas, or when they feel valued and complimented. People have a natural inclination toward motivation. As an innate human need, motivation is an important cornerstone of the engaging leader approach. Motivating others inspires their passion and excitement toward their work.

Traditional thinking about motivation suggests using control, ...

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