Tag Archives: motivation

Give them the objective, not the means

Posted on 8 February 2010 by

In a recent blog entry, ‘The relentless search for “tell me what to do,”‘ Seth Godin identifies a crucial tension in the manager/employee relationship. The tension is simple to explain, but hard to manage. Employees want to be told what … Continue reading →

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What Can We Learn About Motivation from a Tornado?

Posted on 28 May 2008 by rlhamilton

I spent the last four days scheduling volunteers for an organization supporting the disaster relief after last week’s tornado in Colorado. When I came home each evening, I would find another installment of a lively discussion about motivation on the … Continue reading →

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Draft Section: Adventures in Coin Collecting

Posted on 24 September 2007 by rlhamilton

I’ve just posted a new section titled, “Adventures in Coin Collecting.” I’m not sure where this one belongs, if it belongs at all. Right now it’s under “Motivation,” but it may need to go somewhere else. Mostly, it’s an excuse … Continue reading →

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New Section: Motivation

Posted on 27 February 2007 by rlhamilton

I just posted a new section on motivation. It’s a bit longer than some, but motivation’s a juicy topic. As usual, I encourage you to comment. Thanks are due to Larry Rowland, who introduced me to the quote that heads … Continue reading →

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