One of the most counter-intuitive studies EVER on motivation came out a few months ago from MIT. At first glance, it’s just bizarre. But the more you think about it, the more powerful, and sensible, it becomes.
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When More is Less
Thursday, March 10th, 2011Who Motivates the Motivator?
Monday, December 27th, 2010* Transcription
Thank God it’s Monday!™ To give a dollar, you need a dollar. To shed a pound, you need a pound. Bottom line, you can’t give what you don’t already have.
Well, the same goes for inspiration. You CLAIM that you want to motivate others. You CLAIM that you want to stand as an example. Bottom line, you CLAIM that you want to inspire. Well then, spend time inspiring yourself. Every single day!
Make it a habit to read about the miraculous. Hop on the web and check out an inspirational quote. Identify those who have excelled in your field, and have conversations with them. Ask meaningful questions. Why and how have they been so successful?
Only then, once you have firmly established inspiration in YOUR life, will you effectively inspire those around you.
Have a great Monday!
Roxanne
Roxanne Emmerich’s Thank God It’s Monday! How to Create a Workplace You and Your Customers Love climbed to #1 on Amazon’s bestseller list and made the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists—all in the first week of its release. Roxanne is renowned for her ability to transform “ho-hum” workplaces into dynamic, results-oriented, “bring-it-on” cultures. If you are not currently receiving the Thank God It’s Monday e-zine and weekly audios, subscribe today at www.ThankGoditsMonday.com.
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Work Incentives that WORK
Thursday, November 25th, 2010It’s true: money is a useful motivator. But according to a classic study at Ohio State University, it’s not the only motivator that increases employee engagement and productivity. Turns out it’s not even the most effective one.
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Stay Awake
Monday, November 8th, 2010* Transcription
Thank God it’s Monday!™ Its 2 p.m. and you’re exhausted. You were up late helping Ali with her homework, and when you finally got to bed, you couldn’t sleep. The stresses of the office hung over your head like a thundercloud.
You’re not alone. The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine estimates that nearly 40 percent of workers experience fatigue at the workplace. What’s the big deal? So workers are a little bit tired. The big deal is in the numbers: the same study put lost productivity from tired employees and unproductive working habits in the billions of dollars each year. Tired employees are not as effective as energized and well-rested employees. It is as simple as that.
So make the change. Relax. Exercise. Go for a walk. And most important, don’t say, “I’m tired.” Trick your brain by repeating, “I’m energized, I’m energized.” It works! And sleep soundly, knowing that tomorrow you’ll perform at the top of your game.
Have a great Monday!
Roxanne
Roxanne Emmerich’s Thank God It’s Monday! How to Create a Workplace You and Your Customers Love climbed to #1 on Amazon’s bestseller list and made the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists—all in the first week of its release. Roxanne is renowned for her ability to transform “ho-hum” workplaces into dynamic, results-oriented, “bring-it-on” cultures. If you are not currently receiving the Thank God It’s Monday e-zine and weekly audios, subscribe today at www.ThankGoditsMonday.com.
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TGIM e-zine: October 25, 2010
Monday, October 25th, 2010Issue 101 ~ October 25, 2010
In this Issue:
- Ask Roxanne!
- Getting the Relationship Right
- When to Reach Out to Your Clients
- Follow @RoxanneEmmerich on Twitter!
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