One of my favorite books is entitled, “100 Ways to Motivate Yourself” by Steve Chandler.
People with motivation are driven to achieve. They are motivated by a deep desire to achieve, simply for the sake of achievement. They have a passion for the work itself. They seek creative challenges, like to learn, and take great pride […]
Self-regulation is that little voice inside. It is the component of emotional intelligence that frees us from being a victim of our feelings. People that possess Emotional Intelligence, feel bad moods and emotional impulses, just as everyone else does, but they find ways to control and channel those feelings in useful ways.
Self-regulation enhances integrity, which […]
If you are like me you have taken many assessments. It is valuable information that can be put to good use.
Self-awareness is the first component of emotional intelligence. People who have a high degree of self-awareness recognize how their feelings affect them, other people, and their job performance.
Self-awareness extends to a person’s understanding of his […]
Do your coworkers talk about balance? Do your coworkers often bring up topics such as days off, flex-time, comp time, or telecommuting? Do different generations approach balance differently?
Veterans and Traditionals struggle with the transition to retirement with an uncertain meaning or value. They have worked their whole lives with on-time attendance and the feeling of […]
What motivates you? For some of your coworkers it might be recognition; the more public the better. How do you reward all of the different generations?
The Veterans or Traditionals rely on their own personal appreciation of a job well done. This generation expected to work hard and to enjoy a pension or a defined retirement […]