To inspire people to work - individually or in groups in ways that produce the best results, you need to tap into their own personal motivational forces.
1) What is motivation?
The are of motivating people starts with learning how to influence individuals’ behavior. Once you understand this, you are more likely to gain the results that […]
Creativity is no more just a buzzword. It is just what makes the world go. Think of all the creativity that gave rise to inventions. From using a blade to landing on the moon have all been made possible because of the wonderful ability - creativity. It is looking at a concept/idea/perception […]
It was 1992. I was rushing though the Seattle airport when I saw an unusual kiosk selling coffee. I paused, bought one, and was delighted with this richer-tasting brew. As I sat on the plane, I quickly realized I’d just experienced something new, different and good. I’d tasted what later became known as the ‘Seattle […]
I heard a story recently, and wanted to share it with you. It goes something like this:
Once upon a time…
The chief was sitting at the edge of the village, obviously deep in thought. He sat there for hours and hours, seemingly unmoving. The tribe was beginning to get worried and restless, but nobody wanted to […]
Most people have no idea where their money goes. They earn it and they spend it.
That’s fine if you want to live from week to week and are not concerned about your financial future. However if you want to increase your wealth and have more options, action needs to be taken by you otherwise you […]
In preparation for a class I taught today, I spent some time this week studying the life and works of American artist Norman Rockwell. His idealistic paintings, portraying the innocence of a simpler time, were featured for decades in publications such as The Saturday Evening Post and Boy’s Life. They were and still are beloved […]
Happiness seems to be elusive for many people. We are asked, “What makes you happy?” as if something can make us happy. Have you watched an infant or a young child? They seem quite ‘happy’ to just ‘BE’no matter what they are doingthey are happy. They are in awe of the world […]
Whether it’s the other kids making fun of you at school, you
just received a really harsh performance evaluation from your
boss, you got turned down by the girl you asked out, or you
didn’t get the job you interviewed for, rejection and criticism
hurts. I won’t tell you not to take it personally, because it is
personal. You are […]
We are not the largest physical living organisms in this world, yet we have power over the earth, and all things in it. The Universe has given us this control through our minds and our conscious ability to formulate ideas. Our capacity to form ideas gives us the ability to reason and think logically.
We have […]
This is one of the most frequently asked questions, particularly by new coaches. Of course, there is no single correct answer. You should do what’s right for you and for your vision of your coaching business. As such it’s critical to stay mindful of your objectives.
There are generally 4 reasons why as a coach you […]