Tag: Self-interests

Motivation

July 25, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Motivating others to act or move in a specific direction can be difficult, and defining motivation is tricky.

What exactly do we mean when we say someone is unmotivated?

Do people know what they are supposed to do?
Do they know how to achieve the task?
When was the last time we reminded them?
Have we made it clear why this is valuable?
Are there regular times of evaluation?

Motivation involves an appeal to self-interests. When we carefully establish our approach, we begin to see changes in those we want to motivate.

Motivating the Unmotivated

October 11, 2022 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What motivates you? We need to determine the motivating factors that enable us to reach our goals.

Leaders are also tasked with motivating people who often times appear to be unmotivated. How? Ask a few simple questions.

Do the people involved know they are supposed to do a specific task?
Do they know how to perform the actions required?
When was the last time they were reminded?
Are the reasons these actions are important clearly stated?
Are there clear guidelines of the consequences?
Are regular evaluations of progress in place?

Once these questions are answered, appealing to the self-interests of others can assist in the motivation needed.

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