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Lucky09
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How do you motivate people?
How do you motivate people who work under you to do a good job for you?
I have tried being their friend, being nice, etc. It isn't really working for me.
Our numbers keep slipping and I don't know what else to do...
Thanks in advance!!!!
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Posted 2/13/08 3:46 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: How do you motivate people?
For me, I show them what's interesting about their job, how it affects the bigger picture.
I pass on articles whether from a job-specific magazine or a newspaper regarding our filed even if they don't pertain to our workplace.
Training is a big plus.
Find out what interest they have & how it could relate to their job, etc.
For me it's not about being their friend. It's about fostering a career - and if they only want a job & not a career, it's keeping them interested in the job they have.
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Posted 2/13/08 3:52 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: How do you motivate people?
What field are you in?
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Posted 2/13/08 3:53 PM |
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Lucky09
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Name: DW
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Re: How do you motivate people?
Posted by nrthshgrl
What field are you in?
Finance for a hospital.
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Posted 2/13/08 3:54 PM |
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bomb-blast
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Member since 11/06 1327 total posts
Name: Leo
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Re: How do you motivate people?
Light a fire under their azzes
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Posted 2/13/08 3:56 PM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: How do you motivate people?
I find that giving a lot of good feedback on a regular basis helps a lot. I don't know if being their friend will help, right now I am managing a team of 3 and I like to let them know how important they are and how big a part of doing a great job for my client they are. I do have to give bad feedback on ocassion, and yeah, that stinks. But if I let them know how much I appreciate them, that seems to make them want to do better for me, and for themselves.
Also, I try to adapt my style for others, not everyone can work the same way that I can, so I have to make allowances for others personal styles.
Message edited 2/13/2008 3:59:37 PM.
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Posted 2/13/08 3:58 PM |
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GoldenRod
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Name: Shawn
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Re: How do you motivate people?
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Posted 2/13/08 4:15 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Name: Jennifer
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Re: How do you motivate people?
Giving positive feedback Showing how they play a role in the overall success of business and trying to make them feel invested in that sharing the success with them
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Posted 2/13/08 8:05 PM |
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