About Motivation Discussion Guide - SlidesLeader Led Activity
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Motivation comes from within (intrinsic) and without (extrinsic).
•Sample intrinsic motivations: to achieve, to be liked, to belong, to feel safe
•Sample extrinsic motivations: to get a promotion, win an award, to have the latest productivity tools
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• Many goals fulfill both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.• In many cases, when an employee is
angry, hurt, or upset about something, an intrinsic motivation has gone unfulfilled.
• You cannot make someone be motivated but you can help create the conditions for people to fulfill their motivations.
About Motivation
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Motivated Employees
• Have a purpose.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work.
• Show dedication to projects.
• Align individual goals with organizational goals.
• Have a desire to achieve.
• Show energy, drive, and determination.
• Persist to reach a goal.
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Motivational Managers
• Convey a purpose and vision for employees.
• Display resilience and work on behalf of their teams.
• Help set goals and provide feedback.
• Demonstrate job competence.
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Motivational Managers
• Show passion and inspire passion in others.
• Inspire energy, drive, and determination.
• Have a positive, encouraging attitude.
• Are role models.
• Acknowledge achievement and persistence.