Effective Leadership Through Motivation
Motivation is a key factor in helping individuals realize their potential and achieve desired outcomes. Understanding different motivation styles, such as Dr. Thorndyke's theory, can guide leaders in motivating their teams effectively. By identifying individual interests and aligning them with organizational goals, leaders can inspire cooperation and success. Motivation is both an art and a science - a delicate balance between understanding facts and fostering creativity. Recognizing what workers truly value, from job security to a sense of purpose, can lead to a motivated and productive workforce.
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Altrusa International, Inc Effective Leadership Through Motivation Used by permission of Management Through Leadership, MORA Group International Diana and Enrique Mora DLM@tpmoline.com
Motivation... Is the process to help people discover how they can benefit from doing something You do not motivate people, however you can help them Self-Motivate Each individual has different motivation styles
Motivation... Dr. Thorndykes Theory We try to avoid Losses Disapproval We try to obtain Winnings Acceptance/Recognition Pleasure Pain Those who most of the time try to obtain are classified as Achievers Some focus mainly in avoiding; they are classified as needing Security Most people fall in an intermediate category called needing Social Recognition
Motivation... Dr. Thorndykes Theory We should try to identify each individual s interest in order to help them discover the opportunities that our proposal represents to accomplish what they want. Our motivating effort will generate abundant rewards, since people will cooperate spontaneously once they realize there is something for them in the proposal. Most of the time we fail to motivate others. That is when we speak for our own interests. We should help them understand how our proposal will help them obtain or avoid...
Motivation... Art or Science? Science = Facts Art = Creativity
Motivation... Art or Science? Rank the following 1 to 10 ( 1 being the Top Priority ) Question: What do workers want from their jobs? ____ High Wages ____ Job Security ____ Promotion ____ Good Working Conditions ____ Tactful Discipline ____ Full Appreciation for work done ____ Feeling important part of the big picture ____ Help with personal problems ____ Interesting work ____ Loyal Leader
Motivation... Art or Science? 1. Full Appreciation for work done 2. Feeling important part of the big picture 3. Help with personal problems 4. Job Security 5. High Wages 6. Interesting work 7. Promotion 8. Loyal Leader 9. Good Working Conditions 10. Tactful Discipline
What motivated you to become an Altrusan? What motivates you to continue your Altrusa membership?
Motivation... Art or Science? Three Types of Motivation... Fear Incentive Change / Growth / Creating Self Esteem W I I F M What s in it for me?
Motivation... Art or Science? Motivators Unlimited... Having responsibilities Mutual trust Being Listened to Problem solving Praise and recognition Positive Feedback Clear direction and purpose Access to information Mentoring Ideas solicited Optimism Challenge Creating satisfaction Open Communication!!!
Motivation... Art or Science? The 13 Deadly De-Motivators... Lack of trust Politics Unclear expectations Unnecessary rules Lack of follow up Not enough resources Hypocrisy Withholding information Discouraging ideas No Feedback Invisible management Low quality standards Problems go unsolved
Motivation... Art or Science? Quote: You do not motivate people. You create an environment in which they can motivate themselves David Richardson, President Richardson Resources Group
Motivation... Art or Science? Quote: Treat people as adults. Treat them as partners; treat them with dignity; treat them with respect. Treat them as the primary source of productivity gains not capital spending and automation. These are fundamental lessons from the excellent companies research. In other words, if you want productivity and the financial reward that goes with it, you must treat your workers as your most important asset because They Are! Tom Peters In Search of Excellence
