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5 Self-Leadership Through Natural Rewards

“YOU SURE SEEM TO WORK HARD at your new job, Bill. Yo u must have really received a big pay increase when you took the position.”

“Oh, a little one, Frank, but actually I don’t make much more than I did in my old position. It’s really a lateral move.”

“Really? That seems hard to believe. You seem to be more interested and engaged in your work. Why did you take the job?”

“It’s kind of hard to explain. It’s just that I really like the kind of work I’m doing. When I stopped to think about it, I realized I didn’t really need more money to make the decision. I guess I’m getting a kick out of the work itself. I feel effective in what I’m doing and I have more freedom to do the work the way I want. When ...

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