While researching this subject I read a number of articles that seemed to assume that unmotivated employees are lazy or a ‘bad hire’, this is certainly NOT always the case. Even the best hires can become demotivated due to many influences and, just because an employee isn’t feeling 100% motivated, it doesn’t mean that they’re lazy. In both cases however, leaders…
Home » All CFT Teaching Guides » Motivating Students Intrinsic Motivation Intrinsic motivators include fascination with the subject, a sense of its relevance to life and the world, a sense of accomplishment in mastering it, and a sense of calling to it. Students who are intrinsically motivated might say things like the following. “Literature interests me.” “Learning…
Share tweet pin Australian-born Nick Vujicic was born without arms and legs, but that has not stopped him from leading a full life. Now, 32 and founder of the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Life Without Limbs and a motivational speaker, he gives hope to those born with disabilities. Married with a 2-year-old son, Vujicic is the subject of a short documentary, “Born…
Working out is hard as hell—even before you hit the gym. Sometimes the best intentions, like setting an early alarm or packing sneakers in your work bag, won t be enough to get you psyched about the grueling training session you ve got planned. The truth is that every day won t feel like a fitness fairytale, so don t be so hard on yourself. Plus, it s totally…
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If you re frustrated in your efforts to elicit the best from each of your subordinates, chances are it s not that they can t be motivated, but that the wrong methods are being used to motivate them. The secret is to package what you want from each individual in a way that makes them want to deliver for you. There are seven classic work styles, each of which is…
What kind of training is required to become a motivational speaker? Motivational speakers don’t have to complete a specific degree or training program to prepare for their careers, but they must have a unique perspective to share and a talent for communicating and engaging with an audience. Successful speakers recommend starting out by developing your unique…
Weight loss is a three-part process: Exercising and cutting calories are vital, but your mental outlook can mean the difference between success and failure. Self-defeating thoughts are often the most overlooked factors when a dieter gets off track,says Jeffrey Wilbert, PhD, author of Fattitudes: Beat Self-Defeat and Win Your War with Weight (St. Martin s Press…
The right sales and motivational training materials help your sales force shine. Jupiterimages/Pixland/Getty Images The right training materials can help you bring out the best in your sales force. Some sales professionals require little in the way of sales skills training and motivation, while others will need to be molded to become part of the lean and successful…
Thomas Barwick / Getty Images Motivation interview questions are a common part of the interview process. One very typical form of the question is What motivates you? but there are other variations as well. Any question about motivation helps hiring mangers understand what you feel enthusiastic about, what drives your success, and whether what motivates you…
Motivational speaker. From the storyteller around the campfire to great spiritual and political leaders, speakers have motivated people throughout history. If you have ever made a class presentation, spoken up at a meeting, or given a toast at a wedding reception, you have spoken in public. Since public speaking is many people s greatest fear, if you enjoyed…
Rethink: This pudge will budge. Stick with the scale: Love it and you ll probably lose pounds. In a study at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, of 3, 026 adults who were watching their waistlines, those who weighed themselves more frequently lost more weight over two years or regained fewer pounds. This research backs up the benefits of daily weigh-ins…
Communication and positive workplace interactions are the cornerstone of any professional relationship. Whether you are communicating with a colleague, manager, or customer, effective communication is always needed. Not only will this reduce confusion and frustration in the office, it will also help keep your employees engaged. Sometimes, communication needs…
Mr. Muse, who worked at other college-preparatory schools before founding Venture Academy, said he and other administrators have been disappointed when their efforts to academically prepare students for college fell apart when students had to study and keep organized on their own. I d sent enough kids to high school and college from no excuses schools that…
Why do we do the things we do? What is it that drives our behaviors? Psychologists have proposed some different ways of thinking about motivation, including one method that involves looking at whether motivation arises from outside (extrinsic) or inside (intrinsic) the individual. Extrinsic Motivation Examples of behaviors that are the result of extrinsic motivation…
Intrinsic motivation is completing a skill or activity based on personal interest and enjoyment not for external rewards. Many times young children need external motivation to complete activities during therapy sessions. Therapists may use different reward systems such as Punch Cards and Reward Cards for Therapy to encourage children to participate in therapy…
In the disability community, it is well-known that calling a person with a disability an inspiration simply based on their appearance is condescending and offensive. However, it should be recognized that some individuals with disabilities are inspirational - not simply because they live life with a disability, but because they have overcome such obstacles and…
Question here is not who is good, the question is who is effective as well as who produces results! The question is who is having better sensory awareness? Since I have attended and I have gone through remarkable transformation, I would recommend Mr. S A Anand - he is best in India not because he won awards, because he is an innovator, He changes the rules of…
Loosing weight is tough, but rewarding (Image: rex features) Getting motivated to start a diet and exercising can often be the hardest part of the diet. But fear not because help is at hand. We spoke to Anthony Healy, a personal trainer at Vivacia, about why motivation is so important for successfully loosing weight, “Weight loss is anything but easy. The reason…
More than 30 people who attended an event with motivational speaker Tony Robbins have been treated for burns after Robbins encouraged them to walk on hot coals as a way of conquering their fears, Dallas fire officials said. Five people were taken to a hospital Thursday night, while the rest were treated at the scene for burns to their feet and lower extremities…
