Motivation at Work: Feed Your Spirit & Your Bottom Line!

A dream is an ideal involving a sense of possibilities rather than probabilities, of potential, rather than limits. A dream is the wellspring of passion, giving us direction and pointing us to lofty heights. It is an expression of optimism, hope, and values lofty enough to capture the imagination and engage the spirit.
Dreams grab us and move us. They are capable of lifting us to new heights and
overcoming self-imposed limitations. - Robert Kriegel

As you work through business projects, process changes or workplace transitions, consider how you are focusing on your goals. Sometimes a mistake or a few steps in  the wrong direction can seem overwhelming. When this happens, look toward the purpose behind the goals to lift you above the obstacles. Don’t allow your thoughts to linger on the problems. Yes, they need to be considered, but do so in light of the desired end result …the dream of what could be.

There is always some underlying purpose that will propel you to positive action. If little things are constantly bringing you down, that may be a sign that the goals just aren’t compelling enough … or you are focused on problems instead of solutions. It is all too easy to get stuck in the mire and when that happens, change and growth come to a screeching halt.

Examine your thinking and the dream behind the goals. Then, create a message that has juice … one that will motivate and inspire you and your team. This is how we see the possibilities rather than the probabilities. This is where we engage the spirit and  breakthrough limiting beliefs and behaviors to accomplish great things.

Look beyond the obstacles, mistakes and setbacks. Dig deeply to discover the rich, special purpose that makes this transition, initiative or change meaningful at a personal and organizational level.

Focus your attention on the purpose of the journey rather than the detours.

As you move forward, you may take some wrong turns, we all make them. Don’t let that stop you from moving forward. Our mistakes are our greatest opportunities for growth. When we learn from mistakes, we know how to move confidently forward.

Your goals and dreams are yours to achieve at any moment through your thoughts and actions. The way you choose to think, focus and act will make all the difference in the world. Now is your time to achieve your best idea, best team, and best work community. 

Here’s to an awe-inspiring journey!

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Problem: Your efforts to bolster motivation at work are meeting resistance because your team lacks faith that anything will really change.

Solution:  This is not uncommon when people perceive past efforts as ineffective or when there’s residual fallout from downsizing or a history of inconsistent management practices.

Build trust and engagement by getting team members throughout your organization involved in shaping your workplace. Ask for feedback and be very responsive to concerns. Acknowledge past failures and then move on. Then consistently communicate the benefits (individual and group) of moving forward.

 Your past does not predict your future, unless you let it!

All the best,

 Laura 

Okay, sometimes it’s a good idea to get back to the basics. When we motivate others we do more than spread enthusiasm we:  

 Main Entry: Transform  Function: verb

Definition:  to inspire change, expand in potential, evolve, renew, create, innovate, grow, progress and to naturalize

Antonyms: Stagnate, conform, status quo, uniform

 Just thought it deserved another look!

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“The deepest urge in human nature is the desire to feel important.” - John Dewey

These words go right to the foundation of what inspires and then motivates people to do their best. We humans have a deep desire to feel important and to belong to a bigger community. Your workplace certainly qualifies as a community.

The desire to feel important and to belong is very powerful. If you let this thought guide you in your business everyday, you’ll naturally make decisions that are aligned with creating an energetic, positive environment and a Top Performing Business.

When we inspire others, we energize, spark and activate a momentum that can take us to new heights and beyond what we may imagine is possible. If you want enthusiastic employees, then you must engage your leaders at all levels to be 100% committed to learning and respecting the fundamentals of human nature and the basic need to feel valued and important.

If you want a top performing business, you need a top performing team. Leaders who are serious about creating long term success, know the value of developing a top performing team. That value goes far beyond the bottom line.

People who feel important, feel good about themselves and they also feel good about where they work. Imagine the impact to your customer satisfaction, the quality of your services, the health of your workplace, retention, the company image, the quality of life of your employees, and your bottom line if … everyone in your organization… the CEO, janitor, associates, supervisors, clerks, production workers, managers, delivery drivers, that is …”everyone”… felt important and valued.

Now that would be a revolution worth fighting for! Take the challenge, make a difference starting today. Start by absolutely believing that it is possible to create a work community where people value one another’s contributions and love what they do.

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it, but first you must believe!

For help creating a workplace that feeds the spirit and the bottom line, go to http://www.motivation-at-work.com/Tools_Services.htm to see “Motivation at Work: Transform Your Business in 6 Extraordinary Steps”. You’ll learn the 7 reasons why people become disengaged, why inspiring your managers before you develop them is so important, the 10 Traits of Top Performing Leaders, how to avoid the “Management Trap” and so much more.

Until next time, know that when you are genuinely inspired… all things are possible!

All the best!

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