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Motivating Yourself and Others A Practical Process That Will Produce Results1,2 A Presentation for SOMC Medical Educati

Why is this important?. Every organizational leader in the world thinks about it every day.It is often the difference between success and failure.It is not easy to create or sustain.Some people have it.Some people don't.It varies from moment to moment.It varies depending on our interests.Most of us would like to have more of it.1,2.

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Motivating Yourself and Others A Practical Process That Will Produce Results1,2 A Presentation for SOMC Medical Educati

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    1. Motivating Yourself and Others A Practical Process That Will Produce Results1,2 A Presentation for SOMC Medical Education Kendall L. Stewart, MD, MBA, DFAPA April 14, 2008

    3. What factors diminish motivation in the workplace? Meaningless tasks Red tape The BMW club1 Lack of clear goals Failure to set priorities Distractions Over-commitment Information overload No positive feedback Lack of autonomy Unpredictable change in direction Lack of recognition No closure Absence of humor Micromanagement Failure to delegate Bureaucratic hurdles Interpersonal conflict2 Lack of accountability

    4. What are some of the results of poor motivation in the workplace? Laziness Failure Procrastination Poor quality1,2 Resistance Avoidance Tardiness Burnout Demoralization Dissention Frustration Conflict Lack of meaning Absence of pride Resentment Turnover Disengagement Discouragement Negative organizational culture

    5. What are some of the most powerful motivators in our lives? Commitment Money Meaning Recognition Love Participation Emotion Appreciation Collegiality Competition Hate1,2,3 Religious beliefs Sense of accomplishment Cultural norms Chance to make a difference Independence Opportunity to serve Duty Habit High energy level Perceived need for change

    6. How can you motivate yourself? Stick with your passions. Share your enthusiasm. Hang out with high achievers. Flavor tedium with pleasure.1,2 Go with your strengths. Make lists. Get yourself worked up. Stay focused on results. Act in spite of your feelings. Just do something.

    7. How can you motivate others? Associate with highly motivated people. Set a measurable goal. Recruit a choir. Make a compelling case. Use emotional bait. Set a fire and keep it going. Lead by example.1 Produce results. Make it fun. Explain how. Keep doing something new and different. Celebrate

    8. What have you learned? Motivation—our own and others’—is a major issue in our lives. It matters at home and at work. We each have different motivational temperaments. It’s not a question of getting more, but of harnessing what we’ve got.1,2 There are effective ways to do that. Try some of them out. Don’t let your frustrated longing for perfection keep you from making some progress.

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