INITIATE: What Motivates You at Work?

by Sean Park on December 23, 2010

When was the last time you actively thought about what motivates you to push through another day at work? Scholars have spent decades studying this so-called ‘motivation factor’ in the context of work, and there are numerous models that have resulted (such as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Motivation/Hygiene Theory, Theory X and Theory Y, ERG [...]

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EDUCATE: Thoughts on “From Day One”

December 20, 2010

There are plenty of books out there with career advice for recent graduates — books that provide practical tips and career guidance for the reader.  What many of these books lack, however, is the discussion of sound principles and perspectives that drive those practical career tips.  In other words, these books succeed to inform the [...]

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COLLABORATE: The Power of Diversity

March 8, 2010

Two ideas to choose from are better than one.  Three perspectives to compare are better than two.  Four approaches to consider are better than three.  Five leadership styles to learn from are better than four.  A team that understands this synergy that diversity brings is a team with a much stronger foundation for success.  Diversity [...]

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INITIATE: Setting SMART Objectives

March 1, 2010

Objectives.  We set them as often, and perhaps as unconsciously, as we make choices.  It’s one of those things that happens thoughtlessly, but that one could be incredibly intentional about.  Actively recognizing each moment at which you or your colleagues are setting objectives is a big first step in making each subsequent experience an opportunity [...]

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COLLABORATE: Coach Me!

February 23, 2010

One of the things that continues to amaze me at work is how often I hear my boss say the phrase ‘coach me’ in a day.  Mind you,  this is a man who spent the last five years of his career as the CEO of a $5 billion company.   Each time I hear him say [...]

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