“Things is either done, or they ain’t done.” Marlon Sanders. . . >>> READ MORE

Many humans are motivated by the thought of doing something they or others think they cannot do. They don’t want to do what they already know they can do. They are also motivated, as one commentator on this article wisely mentioned, by success. Succeed and then the motivation will arrive in bucket loads.. . . >>> READ MORE

A common challenge leaders and managers face in today’s work place is the question of; “How do I keep my team motivated?” Over the past seventy years motivation has been the topic of much research. From Maslow’s needs-hierarchy to Skinner’s reinforcement theory, the question has remained the same. “How do we as leaders create a feeling of interest, a reason for doing something or behaving in a certain way?”. . . >>> READ MORE

“One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of lighting its own fire.” John W. Foster. . . >>> READ MORE

This week you finally did it. You brought the gym bag out of storage and joined a spinning class. Or, you finally decided to quit smoking. Or, you bought that juicer and have vowed to start eating healthy. Whatever the goal is, you finally have what it takes – motivation.. . . >>> READ MORE