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Why Motivating People Doesn't Work . . . and What Does
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Why Motivating People Doesn't Work . . . and What Does

by Susan Fowler
September 2014
Beginner
216 pages
4h 13m
English
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
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Acknowledgments

Each of us is responsible for the quality of our own motivational outlook, but the people we associate with make a difference in the self-regulation required to experience optimal motivation.

Some of the people acknowledged here entered my life serendipitously, while others were consciously chosen. They all helped me create this wonderful life through their encouragement, insight, and support. My hope is that in some small way, the feeling is mutual. (My other hope is that if you are missing from this list, you will forgive me and trust that you are valued.)

My family at the Ken Blanchard Companies:

• These ideas would still be a dream if not for our Optimal Motivation product development team, Jay C., Vanessa G., Kelie S., Mike ...

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ISBN: 9781626561823