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Is fear a good motivator? Here’s how to get better

I’m guilty of it – I even wrote an article about the cost of fear – where I calculated my inconsistencies (fear of failure) cost me nearly $2.3 million dollars in loss of opportunity. That should have motivated me to jump in the deep end of building my business and start marketing, but it didn’t.  So...

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How family influence our career path for the better

As we dig deeper into motivation, we come back to how we grew up and the influence our family and upbringing has on our career path. We cannot change our past, but we can become more informed to be...

This generation don’t work, and how to better motivate cross-generationally

Every previous generation has been quoted to mention, “This generation don’t work.”  Take a look around your office (or your next Zoom call). You’ve likely got a team that spans...

How to motivate Achievers, Connectors, and Influencers

“I’m paying you, and that should be motivation enough” – I had an executive tell me this during a team activity. I understood their frustration, their inability to create...

5 ways to motivate your team that are more powerful than bonuses

Let’s be honest: nobody is going to turn down a raise or a bonus. Money is important. It pays the bills, it provides security, and it’s a tangible way to show someone they’re valued. But...

How to get your motivation back when you’ve lost your mojo

Nothing kills momentum than losing that drive, the motivation. You were on a roll. You were making progress, feeling energized, and genuinely excited about the direction you were heading. And then...

Motivation Isn’t Magic, It’s a Habit: How to Make Your Newfound Motivation Stick

You did it! You had that burst of inspiration—maybe after reading the motivation strategies article or having a great conversation—and you decided to make a change. You were fired up! You were going...

Let your motivation style set you free, what’s yours?

In our last blog, we discussed 7 strategies to unlock your motivation, and ended with your energy check. Now, do you know what kind of motivation style actually improves your motivation? Think about...

Seven strategies to unlock your motivation

We’ve all been there. The Sunday Scaries hit hard, the morning alarm feels like a ten-ton weight, and you’re just… going through the motions at work. You’re getting things done...

How to survive a toxic workplace

It is essential to learn how to survive a toxic workplace. A toxic workplace can drain your energy, affect your mental health, and hinder your productivity. Surviving in such an environment requires a...

Understanding and addressing toxic colleagues for a better workplace culture

Dealing with toxic colleagues, much like their leadership (LINK) counterparts, can subtly or overtly undermine a healthy work environment, impacting team morale, productivity, and individual...

Understanding and addressing toxic leadership for a better workplace culture

Toxic leadership creates detrimental workplace culture, stifling creativity, reducing productivity, and harming employee well-being. The impact of toxic leadership can have significant impact on your...

Imposter Syndrome: We all have it, here’s how to overcome it

Welcome to the world of Imposter Syndrome at work, where many of us find ourselves doubting our accomplishments and fearing exposure as a “fraud.” Have you ever felt like a fraud, like you don’t...