The Motivation Multiplier

In our last column, we described how to motivate employees, we need to direct the rational rider, move the emotional elephant, and clear the path for smoother progress. Building on that foundation, let’s look at additional techniques to keep your team energized and driven.

THE SUCCESS TRIO

Hearing the stories of how one person’s belief in another catapulted him to unimaginable accomplishments, it’s easy to believe that motivation is the key to employee achievement.

But that view is inaccurate; success is contingent on so many other elements.

Motivation is similar to flour in bread. It’s crucial, but you can’t make bread from just flour. You need, at the bare minimum, flour, liquid, and heat to create bread.

Similarly, to unlock your employees’ abilities, three core elements must be in place: