The Fundamentals of Motivation

Have you ever wondered why the people in your team don’t seem as motivated as you do? Or why some people do their jobs with enthusiasm and vigor, and others barely get through the day without taking the frown off their faces?



You are not alone. The topic of human motivation has been studied for hundreds of years. So it’s a topic we know a lot about. Unfortunately it’s not often taught to managers as part of their training.



There are things you can do to influence how much energy people are willing to put into their jobs. Below are 5 critical things to know about motivation.



1. We can’t motivate other people

Motivation is not something we ‘do’ to others. It has to come from within. A View the rest of this article