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Drive : the surprising truth about what motivates us / by Pink, Daniel H.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [239]-246) and index.Most people believe that the best way to motivate is with rewards like money-- the carrot-and-stick approach. That's a mistake, says Daniel H. Pink. In this provocative and persuasive book, Pink asserts that the secret to high performance and satisfaction--at work, at school, and at home--is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world. Drawing on four decades of scientific research on human motivation, Pink exposes the mismatch between what science knows and what business does-- and how that affects every aspect of life. He examines the three elements of true motivation-- autonomy, mastery, and purpose-- and offers smart and surprising techniques for putting these into action in a unique book that will change how we think and transform how we live.--Publisher.
Subjects: Motivation (Psychology); Motivation.;
© 2011., Riverhead Books,
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Why we do what we do : understanding self-motivation / by Deci, Edward L.; Flaste, Richard.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-222) and index.The importance of autonomy and competence -- The role of interpersonal connectedness -- How it all works -- Conclusion.
Subjects: Autonomy (Psychology); Motivation (Psychology);
© 1996., Penguins Books,
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Hidden potential : the science of achieving greater things / by Grant, Adam,1981-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Prologue: Growing roses from concrete -- I. Skills of character: getting better at getting better -- Creatures of discomfort: embracing the unbearable awkwardness of learning -- Human sponges: building the capacity to absorb and adapt -- The imperfectionists: finding the sweet spot between flawed and flawless -- II. Structures for motivation: scaffolding to overcome obstacles -- Transforming the daily grind: infusing passion into practice -- Getting unstuck: the roundabout path to forward progress -- Defying gravity: the art of flying by our bootstraps -- III. Systems of opportunity: opening doors and windows -- Every child gets ahead: designing schools to bring out the best in students -- Mining for gold: unearthing collective intelligence in teams -- Diamonds in the rough: discovering uncut gems in job interviews and college admissions -- Epilogue: Going the distance."The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again illuminates how we can elevate ourselves and others to unexpected heights. We live in a world that's obsessed with talent. We celebrate gifted students in school, natural athletes in sports, and child prodigies in music. But admiring people who start out with innate advantages leads us to overlook the distance we ourselves can travel. We underestimate the range of skills that we can learn and the amount of ground that we can gain. When opportunity doesn't knock, there are ways to build a door. Hidden Potential offers a new framework for reaching aspirations and exceeding expectations. Realizing potential isn't about being a workaholic or a perfectionist. What matters most is not how hard we work, but how well we learn. It's not about being a genius-growth depends more on developing character skills than cognitive skills. The character skills that propel progress include the proactivity to absorb and adapt to new information, the courage to embrace discomfort, and the determination to find the beauty in imperfections. Mastering those skills doesn't require us to find the one perfect mentor or expert coach to guide us. Often we just need to borrow a compass to begin charting our own path. And we can clear the path for more people by building better systems of opportunity in our schools, teams, and workplaces. Many writers have chronicled the habits of superstars who accomplish great things. This book breaks new ground by revealing how anyone can rise to achieve greater things. The true measure of your potential isn't the height of the peak you reach, but how far you climb to get there"--
Subjects: Achievement motivation.; Motivation (Psychology);
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Serial winner : 5 actions to create your cycle of success / by Weidel, Larry.;
The cycle of winning -- Don't hesitate, decide -- Don't just do it, overdo it -- Don't quit, adjust -- Don't just start, finish -- Don't settle, keep improving -- Become a serial winner.Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Success.; Motivation (Psychology);
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Spark : how to lead yourself and others to greater success / by Morgan, Angie.; Lynch, Courtney.; Lynch, Sean.;
"From three leadership experts with military backgrounds, a blueprint for discovering leaders within the corporate ranks Pinpointing leaders is not an easy task. Every manager knows that within their organization, there are certain key employees who are "sparks"--those rare individuals who have a natural drive to not only get the job done, but to go far beyond what is called for. These special employees truly get more done in a day than others can accomplish in a week or more. These "sparks" are the unique and essential people in your firm who can help transform your company in all sorts of magical ways. And it's your job to find them, to empower them, and to enable them to become the true leaders that they are destined to become. Based on hard-earned insights and case studies gleaned from their military experience as well as corporate leadership training, authors Angie Morgan (U.S. Marine Corps), Courtney Lynch (U.S. Marine Corps), and Sean Lynch (U.S. Air Force) reveal how you can pinpoint the sparks within your ranks, and how you can unleash them to take your company to the next level"--"A direct and highly prescriptive work for any manager or executive who is eager to find and pinpoint those employees who have the potential to become real "sparks" in their organization, those highly motivated individuals who bring a "can-do" approach to their careers"--Introduction: Defining a spark -- Confronting the myths of leadership -- Your character: The congruence between values and actions -- The four keys to being credible -- Becoming an accountable leader -- Act with intent: Make decisions that matter -- Be of service: Recognize and meet others' needs -- Build your confidence -- Demonstrate consistency.
Subjects: Leadership.; Motivation (Psychology);
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Punished by rewards : the trouble with gold stars, incentive plans, A's, praise, and other bribes / by Kohn, Alfie.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 377-411) and indexes.Skinner-Boxed: The legacy of behaviorism -- Is it right to reward? -- Is it effective to reward? -- The trouble with carrots: Four reasons rewards fail -- Cutting the interest rate: The fifth reason rewards fail -- The praise problem -- Pay for performance: Why behaviorism doesn't work in the workplace -- Lures for learning: Why behaviorism doesn't work in the classroom -- Bribes for behaving: Why behaviorism doesn't help children become good people -- Thank God it's Monday: The roots of motivation in the workplace -- Hooked on learning: The roots of motivation in the classroom -- Good kids without goodies.Criticizes the system of motivating through reward, offering arguments for motivating people by working with them instead of doing things to them.
Subjects: Reward (Psychology); Motivation (Psychology); Behaviorism (Psychology); Behaviorism.; Motivation.; Reward.;
© [1999], Houghton Mifflin Co.,
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Even eagles need a push : the power of encouragement / by McNally, David; McNally, David.; Anderson, Mac.;
Subjects: Encouragement.; Motivation (psychology); Achievement.;
© c2009., Simple Truths,
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Emotional intelligence 2.0 / by Bradberry, Travis,author.; Greaves, Jean,author.; Lencioni, Patrick,writer of supplementary textual content.;
Forward by Patric Lencioni / 1. The Journey / 2. The Big Picture / 3. What Emotional Intelligence Looks Like: Understanding the Four Skills / 4. Digging In: An Action Plan to Increase Your EQ / 5. Self-Awareness Strategies / 6. Self-Management Strategies / 7. Social Awareness Strategies / 8. Relationship Management Strategies /  Epilogue -- Just the Facts: A Look at the Latest Discoveries in Emotional Intelligence / Discussion Questions fore Reading Groups / Notes / Learn More.In today's fast-paced world of competitive workplaces and turbulent economic conditions, each of us is searching for effective tools that can help us to manage, adapt, and strike out ahead of the pack.By now, emotional intelligence (EQ) needs little introduction—it’s no secret that EQ is critical to your success. But knowing what EQ is and knowing how to use it to improve your life are two very different things.Emotional Intelligence 2.0 delivers a step-by-step program for increasing your EQ via four, core EQ skills that enable you to achieve your fullest potential:1) Self-Awareness2) Self-Management3) Social Awareness4) Relationship Management -- provided by Amazon.com.Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed April 24, 2018).Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Emotional intelligence.; Motivation (Psychology);
On-line resources: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kirtland-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4552259 -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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It starts with passion : do what you love and love what you do / by Abraham, Keith,author.;
How to ignite your passion, live with purpose, and succeed in life and business. No matter what you want to achieve in life, the secret to doing it is passion. For people to be happy, they need to find meaning in what they do and in the roles they play in their lives, careers, and communities. When we identify the personal passions that drive us, the byproduct is focus, satisfaction, and achievement. But it's not always easy to find our passions. In this book, Keith Abraham shows you how to ignite the passion in your life, as well as in the lives of your colleagues, employees, and associates. He includes in-depth research, easy-to-understand concepts, inspirational stories, and clear visual models to show you how to find out what's meaningful to you and pursue it with passion and energy. In the process, Abraham shows you what you can achieve when you align your purpose, passion, and personal goals. Offers effective advice on how to inspire passion and purpose in yourself, your colleagues, and your employees Written by a Certified Speaking Professional and bestselling author of self-help titles Ideal for business owners and managers who want to inspire better performance in their teams When you understand the "why" of what you're doing, the "how" becomes the easy part. This handy, enlightening guide shows you how to find your "why" so you can make your "how" happen.
Subjects: Job satisfaction.; Satisfaction.; Motivation (Psychology); Goal (Psychology); Self-actualization (Psychology);
© 2013., Wiley,
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Understanding motivation / by Hirschmann, Kris,1967-author.;
Grade 9 to 12.Includes bibliographical references and index.Theories of motivation -- Motivation from without and within -- The reward dilemma -- Getting and staying motivated -- Profiles in motivation.Psychologists have long tried to understand what motivates behavior. Why does one student spend hours studying for a test while another does not? Today it is widely accepted that motivation involves a mix of constantly changing factors essentially ensuring that motivation and behavior will vary in unpredictable ways.
Subjects: Motivation (Psychology); Personality and motivation;
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