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Work Motivation: What It is and Why It is Important

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Think about the last time you failed to accomplish a task or goal. Most people would recognize that they failed to start or complete the task because they didn’t feel motivated at the time. It is easy to believe that motivation is a feeling that shows up when we need to perform, leaving us waiting for that magical sensation to appear.

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Creating a Performance Coaching Culture in Organizations

International Coach Academy

Dr. Carol Dweck, a leading researcher in the field of motivation and mindset, has shown that individuals with a growth mindset are more likely to persevere in the face of challenges, seek out new opportunities for learning, and view failure as a valuable part of the learning process.

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Comparison vs. Appreciation

International Coach Academy

The manifestation of a comparison mindset can take many forms, including the constant comparison of oneself to others, feelings of envy towards others’ accomplishments, and a negative self-image. In many cultures, comparison is viewed as a way to motivate individuals to strive for excellence and reach their goals.

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How Does Curiosity Affect the Brain?

International Coach Academy

One of the early working definitions of curiosity was offered by Berlyne (1954) [1] , who defined different dimensions of curiosity: perceptual versus epistemic curiosity, and specific versus diversive curiosity: Perceptual curiosity: motivates us to seek out new stimuli. Specific curiosity: is a desire for a particular piece of information.

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Developing Curiosity

International Coach Academy

1] In more general terms curiosity is mainly defined as seeking information based on motivation. For example, what specific type of motivation could drive curiosity – is it instinctive (externally stimulated) or intentional (internally stimulated)? [2] The information seeking then is performed with help of our sensory organs.

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Employee Recognition Badges for Digital Recognition: Ideas & Examples

Vantage Circle

They serve as tangible, visual recognition of excellence, motivating individuals and enhancing workplace morale, productivity, and retention. They infuse excitement into recognizing accomplishments, making it effortless and enjoyable. Digital employee badges do just that. million badges.

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How to Become Your Boss’s Favorite Employee

Career Advancement

Your coworker probably does each of these three things extremely well: Keeping your boss informed about her key accomplishments and their results for the organization. Keep your boss informed about what you accomplish on a weekly and monthly basis. In turn, your motivation and morale will soar.