Defined as confidence, cheerfulness, discipline, and the "mental attitude" or "state of spirits" that a person shows in willingness to perform assigned tasks, morale is one of the intangible measures of success that influences so many aspects of an organization — including employee (or member) retention, information security, and performance.

Organizations and communities of all sorts have explored the heights and depths of morale, hoping to replicate the enthusiasm that some individuals have for their work and participation — and the resulting positive effects on the culture and the bottom line.

The full text of this article includes six tips for sparking the passion and enthusiasm that fuels morale in your organization, as well as a list of the benefits of higher morale among employees who are more engaged in their work. The article ends with several recommended actions to spark passion and boost morale.