Definition of Motivation
Merriam-Webster defines Motivation as Incentive, drive, stimulus, or influence.
Quotes
Leadership quotes can be found on many professional websites. Please visit the following sites:
- Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2012/10/16/quotes-on-leadership/
- Leadership Now: http://www.leadershipnow.com/quotes.html
- Visit www.stephencovey.com for great quotes
- IPad Application called Best Leadership Quotes which is free and can be found in the App Store.
- Ipad Application called Words of Leadership and the cost is $1.99 and can be found in the App Store.
Tools to help motivate staff and stem discussion
Many websites have great suggestions related to how to motivate staff. Some examples of websites are below:
- Leading Insights – www.leadinginsights.com/motivation.htm
- Incentive Group – www.theincentivegroup.net
- Stephen Covey – www.stephencovey.com
- Mind Tools – http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_64.htm
- IPad Application called Motivate – tools for Wise Leaders and the cost is $1.99 and found in the App Store.
Speakers
Brought to company to speak with staff
- Minnesota Motivational Speakers – GigMasters – www.gigmasters.com
- Off hours opportunities
- Google search your area or visit www.premierspeakers.com to find speakers in your area.
Recommended Reading Lists
Stephen Covey
Studer Group
- Visit www.studergroup.com
Leadership books can be found as Ebooks and be downloaded on Apple products. Costs vary.
Reward Programs
- Meetings Financial/Organizational Goals
- Create an organizational culture to establish and maintain the goals/mission.
Meeting Person Growth Plans
- Visit http://www.goal-setting-guide.com/goal-setting-tutorials/personal-goal-setting for tips in developing personal goals. Make sure to set goals that are obtainable.
Picture Source: Retrieved from http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Picture+to+represent+motivation&view=detail&id=407ABD7AE7C6640A9589F9C18E4FF565D365C660 on December 3, 2012.
Management Tools and Resources 