Research tagged with "Motivation"

A large tech company is grappling with demotivated employees, a common issue affecting performance despite visible engagement in tasks and meetings. Gallup reports only 33% of the US workforce is engaged, highlighting a widespread problem. Understanding motivation involves examining three direct motives—play, purpose, and potential—and three indirect motives—emotional pressure, economic pressure, and inertia. Effective motivation management requires focusing on local team dynamics rather than centralized tools. Quarterly Health Checks, involving diagnostic surveys and AI-generated discussion guides, can significantly enhance team motivation and performance by addressing specific issues and fostering supportive accountability.

Too often in leadership, frustration arises not because of deep disagreements but rather because of misaligned "modes" of working. In our VEGA model, there are four modes of work (play profiles): visionaries, explorers, galvanizers, and achievers - name the one you're in, and growth will be an act of play.

Have you ever received advice from a mentor that was so pointed and brilliant that it instantly changed you? Neel shares three tips from mentors: balance impact and opportunity, be coachable, and test your thinking.

How does a master woodworker maintain such flawless efficiency in their shop? Too many teams fall into chaos due to poorly organized work. Master four work types to elevate your team's productivity and innovation: play-based, process-based, project-based, and idea-based.

Boeing was once synonymous with quality and safety. But as focus shifted from customers to stakeholders, their culture eroded, and with it their planes and reputation. This fate could have been avoided using three leadership techniques: health checks, goal checks, and skill checks.

In our gut, something about blame feels wrong. Yet even in high-performing organizations, blame is common. It's time we unpack blame - why it happens, why it hurts performance, and what to do about it.