Is there just one magic code that, once cracked, will unleash wave upon wave of high morale and motivation? Maybe yes, maybe no — and perhaps a little of both. We know, without question, that being motivated and having high morale helps produce greater levels of performance and richer "brain storms" of ideas and possibilities.

Yet while we respond to external stimuli, and as a result enjoy high spirits and bursts of motivation, it's also true that the spark of both resides within us.

We can't make someone else be motivated, nor can we demand high morale from someone else. However, we can inspire motivation in another; we can connect with a motivation center in another.

Both motivation and morale are born internally, stemming from personal beliefs, visions, callings, and definitions of what we value and what seems meaningful to us.

Whether individually or organizationally, this portal to morale and motivation offers ideas, theories and practical tips on stimulating and sustaining your own motivation and high spirits, as well as helping others to find theirs.

Individual morale & motivation

— Participate in a Season of Positive Action

— Tips for sharing criticism (constructively!)

— Maintaining a mindset of excellence (not perfectionism)

— Wisdom and Mastery Portal

— Vision, Creativity and Inspiration Portal

— Do you have a personal vision and plan?

— Ivy Sea's Brain Food Cafeteria

Morale & motivation in organizations

— The ten "little ways" of great leadership

— Can you buy an employee's motivation?

— Make the most of your group's strengths

— Sparking passion in employees’ hearts

— What's your vision, and has it come to life?

— Honing virtue in the workplace

— Coaching strategies you can apply in the workplace

— Six great ways to recognize employees (or peers!)

— Uncovering employee potential

— Foster employee growth, get value in return

— Tips for fostering a respectful work environment

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Ivy Sea Founder Jamie Walters and Ivy Sea collaborators are idea-catalysts and thought-partners for the cultural creatives in leadership and visionary business, facilitating truly inspired leadership, communication, and transformation.

• Alfie Kohn's articles on motivation & more

• About.com - Motivation and Morale

• Employer-Employee.Com - Motivation

Please surf carefully and apply your findings mindfully! There's a lot of great information here on the web, but only you can decide what's appropriate for your group.