Ready... Get set... Motivate!

ANYONE who's tried to convince a moody teenager to do household chores will realise that getting someone to do something they don't want to do is an uphill task. Your employees are not moody teenagers but motivating them to give their best can still be a challenge. Is it possible to ignite that "spark" among your employees in order for them to produce their best results?

I've hired the best of the best, with the right background, experience and track records. It started out well. But lately, I don't feel they are well motivated. I pay my staff well. Isn't money the best motivator?

No, study after study shows that money is not the best motivator. People don't work for money, they don't generally work for companies or organisations. They work for people. If they are very senior, their CEO or leader will be the person who motivates them. If they are middle managers, their immediate boss is the key figure. Wherever you are in an organisation you need to know who your boss is - your real boss, not just a "dotted-line" boss.