About Motivation Discussion Guide - SlidesLeader Led Activity

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Motivation comes from within (intrinsic) and without (extrinsic).

•Sample intrinsic motivations: to achieve, to be liked, to belong, to feel safe

•Sample extrinsic motivations: to get a promotion, win an award, to have the latest productivity tools

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• Many goals fulfill both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.• In many cases, when an employee is

angry, hurt, or upset about something, an intrinsic motivation has gone unfulfilled.

• You cannot make someone be motivated but you can help create the conditions for people to fulfill their motivations.

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Motivated Employees

• Have a purpose.

• Demonstrate a willingness to work.

• Show dedication to projects.

• Align individual goals with organizational goals.

• Have a desire to achieve.

• Show energy, drive, and determination.

• Persist to reach a goal.

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Motivational Managers

• Convey a purpose and vision for employees.

• Display resilience and work on behalf of their teams.

• Help set goals and provide feedback.

• Demonstrate job competence.

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Motivational Managers

• Show passion and inspire passion in others.

• Inspire energy, drive, and determination.

• Have a positive, encouraging attitude.

• Are role models.

• Acknowledge achievement and persistence.