A desire to stay in control at all times is not uncommon among managers, but failing to provide enough freedom to employees with a high need for Autonomy can have a negative effect on their engagement and productivity. By combining Attuned’s motivational insights with effective management techniques, however, you can learn to let go without losing control.
Read MoreFeedback is vital to our progress. It motivates people to work harder and provides a different perspective. So why can it sometimes be so hard to accept? The answer is that receiving—and giving—feedback are skills that require practice to perfect. Here are some simple steps to improve your ability to give and receive feedback more effectively.
Read MoreBeing motivated by Status conjures up images of power dressing, corner offices and C-suites, but the reality can be quite different. As well as outward indications of a person’s stature within their company and society as a whole, Status is also about taking pride in the work you do and the things you have achieved.
Read MoreOn first glance, Financial Needs may seem to be an extrinsically motivated value, but dig a little deeper and its characteristics as an Intrinsic Motivator become clear. From working with financial indicators, calculations, and planning, to the satisfaction that comes from helping a company generate more revenue, Financial Needs is about much more than the number in your bank account.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be intrinsically motivated by competition? Competition is not just about winning or losing, it also includes setting personal challenges and measuring your achievements against your own expectations, not that of others. In order to become a better manager you have to understand what competition means to you and your team members.
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