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| What motivates us? What helps us to "keep our spirits high?" Many people — academicians, management gurus, human resources researchers, psychologists, athletes and others — are at work trying to figure out the magical formula to motivation and morale.
But 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. 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. |
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Individual morale & motivation — Participate in a Season of Positive Action — Tips for sharing criticism (constructively!) — Maintaining a mindset of excellence (not perfectionism) — 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 |
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| The following web sites feature some nice resources about morale and motivation:
Employee and Workplace Motivation • Alfie Kohn's articles on motivation & more • "Motivation - What works, what doesn't" • "Motivation - The magic spark" • About.com - Motivation and Morale • Emerald Now - Motivation Articles • Work911 - Motivation Articles • Employer-Employee.Com - Motivation Individual and Self-Motivation • Personal Increase - Self-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. |
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