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Employee Motivation: One Vital Piece in the Puzzle I so often encounter well-intended, sincere, hard-working managers who are frustrated and weary dealing with employees who are “unmotivated,” and I am completely sympathetic to their angst. While it’s certainly a monumental topic, nevertheless, there are some specific steps leaders can take to make real progress. We’ll explore one critical piece in this post, and then return another day to continue the discussion with additional ingredients (like money).
As we pursue greater understanding of the murky arena of motivating employees, it’s important to remember that there is no “magic bullet.” There’s no secret payplan, or combination of perks and benefits that will allow you to put things on autopilot. There is no autopilot. It’s tempting to read about the Googles of the world, with their flexible schedules, bring-your-dog-to-work culture, endless arrays of food, ping pong tables for all, etc., etc., and think “That’s the answer! Dogs! Food! Ping pong!” Anyo
The (uncomfortable) truth, as so insight-fully put by Dr. Albert Bandura, is this: