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A good manager brings out the best in people. The classic example of the leader that “kicks butt and takes names” while caustically motivating the team is out of date. It does not [...]

The high performance formula is a recipe for greatness. This means creating a place where employees want to a good job, routinely go the extra mile, improve productivity, and are highly engaged [...]

Do you work for a good boss or bad boss? Start by thinking of the worst supervisor or boss you ever had. Chances are someone comes immediately to mind. Why do you consider this person “the [...]

Here’s a question I received from a manager. What motivates employees to produce better results when I do not have options of offering them more money?  You might be surprised to learn that [...]

The first time that we met, John walked into the room with a scowl on his face. His eyes glittered with anger. I wondered, how do you motivate this guy? He sat down as if ready to pounce. [...]

If you are trying to improve your employees’ morale or engagement by throwing money at the issue, you could be making a costly mistake. What really motivates employees? It is the #1 [...]

The #1 question that managers ask about leadership is, how do you motivate people? A brief survey of research suggests that each person is different and a manager needs to consider that when [...]