The Holy Grail of Workplace Motivation
Human motivation is complex.
Motivating humans in the workplace seems be a question business owners continue to struggle with.
I’ve also have found two key factors that motivate consistently across all generations in the workplace: autonomy and transparency.
AutonomyHuman beings are autonomous creatures. We all want to have autonomy over how we live, work …
Personal Branding Weekly – You are the Product
I understand the importance of visibility. As a small business owner, being “known” can be the difference between a steady flow of revenue or closing your doors. Yet, being visible is not enough. Being remembered is most important and means you occupy some prime real estate in the mind of someone. Garnering “share of mind” …
3 Methods to Build Your Personal Vocabulary
Do you have a personal vocabulary?
Do you have a list of words or phrases that you regularly use to describe yourself?
For most of us, the answer is no.
One thing I have learned from all of the Birkman feedback I have given in the last three years is that most of us do …
Building Your Brand in 3 Easy Steps
To build your brand you must first explore your current skills, values, and knowledge. Whether you have worked to build your brand in the past or not, you have a brand already, we all do. Explore your current brand to determine whether it aligns with where you would like to move or cultivate …
15 Qualities for Becoming the Ideal Job Seeker
Are you the perfect job applicant? When recruiting, there are certain traits employers look for in the ideal job seeker. While we are not born with every desired trait, it is imperative we gain these attributes as we continue in our career and subsequently during our next job search.
You should remember that no job …
How to Increase Social Media Engagement
Think about the social media content you’re most likely to like, share, comment or click on. What posts catch your eye? Humorous comments? Inspirational photos? Instructional videos? A sales pitch? Odds are you’re most drawn to posts that aren’t a solicitation to buy, but offer something informative or entertaining. The next question is, what type …
How Much Growth is Healthy? When is Maintenance Better?
We’re a society that’s obsessed with change and growth, and in many ways that’s a great thing. When a person challenges himself to learn new skills, acquire new positive behaviors, adjust to transitions, assume new responsibilities, he typically becomes broader, more productive and emotionally mature. While this is true for most people, it’s also true …
Three Words for 2014
Standing out in your career begins with standing out in life which begins with standing for something. What do you stand for?
I’m sure you stand for a whole lot more than Three Words. However, I have found that using three words serves as a litmus test for what I post, what I commit to, …
Increase Brand Loyalty Through Giving
What makes a company or brand great? It’s not just the products or services or social media influence that counts. The most important element in brand marketing is people – and, what better way to connect with your audience than with giving? Not only does this build loyalty, but also shows them how much you …
While in a Career Transition, Focus — But on What?
I, for one, fully understand those in transition. I’ve been there at times myself–and for way too long. Life for the unemployed is hugely confusing. The quasi life equilibrium that used to exist before the transition period has been lost. And everybody you know seems to want to be helpful by giving you (nonprofessional) advice, …