We’re not all driven by the same things
Think about that for a moment.
You might be driven by achievement, financial reward and recognition.
But the person sitting next to you might be motivated by security, belonging and making a difference.
Neither is right or wrong.
They’re just different.
Where business owners and managers get it wrong
Yet how often do business owners and managers assume that everyone is motivated by the same things they are?
- We offer financial incentives when someone really wants recognition.
- We push people towards promotion when they’re perfectly happy doing what they love.
- We give people more responsibility when what they really need is greater stability.
And then we wonder why they’re not motivated!
Motivation can be measured
Here’s the interesting thing.
Motivation isn’t just something we have to guess at.
It can actually be measured, understood and enhanced.
That’s why I’m such a believer in Motivational Maps.
They help us understand what really drives people, and whether those motivations are currently being satisfied.
And that understanding can make an enormous difference, both in life and in business.
Do you really know what motivates the people around you?
So here’s my question:
Do you really know what motivates the people around you?
Or are you assuming they’re motivated by the same things as you?
If you’d like to find out what really drives you or your team, find out more about Motivational Maps, or get in touch for a chat.
