Summary
Motivation is a tricky and a beautiful subject. There's no other subject that has been written about so much and it's the top agenda for all managers. Motivation is impacted by so many different factors, and many of these factors act all together while pulling in different directions. In essence, study of motivation is a study of human behavior.
All managers should spend time learning theories on human behavior and motivation. In case it gets too confusing, you can go back to the basics:
- Treat people with respect and fairness.
- Be an enabler and be flexible.
- Set clear deliverables and expectations.
- Be clear about compensation. Don't promise what you can't deliver.
At the end of the day, it's just people like yourself who you are dealing with. ...
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