Comments on: A motivational tip that actually works

By: Howie

Howie — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:10:33 +0000

Setting example is really helpful for everyone. Most of us would hesitate on doing, especially new things unless someone would do it first to show that it’s not that bad.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:17:25 +0000

That’s great. Although common ways of motivating someone may be effective, it doesn’t mean that everyone will be motivated with a certain kind of motivation. I think every situation has its own answer.

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 23:39:57 +0000

I think this applies to diets/weight loss/fitness too. It’s only possible to stick to it if the process is enjoyable!

By: Stevwe Roesler

Stevwe Roesler — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:26:39 +0000

Alex,

This is a simple, yet wonderful, example for managers:

1. If you want people to be engaged, then engage with them.

2. If you want people to be engaged, build a relationship vs. assign tasks with the proise of some future reward if completed.

The carrot and the stick only work if the donkey is hungry enough and the carrot tastes good enough. Once the appetite is satisfied, the carrot has to be even more enticing, the stick short enough, and the manager has to work even harder.

Relate. Don’t manipulate.

Good example.