Live Intentionally

How to Motivate People to Do Unpopular Jobs [video]

October 12, 2011 2 Comments

Every organization has positions that are mundane, difficult or even downright discussing. In this excellent video, Patrick Dixon explains how motivate people to do these jobs well.

Leadership

leadership, motivation, volunteers, work

Experience Getting Things Done with This 2 Minute Experiment

March 2, 2011 0 Comments

I’ve been blogging for the last week about how the Getting Things Done method of action management not only makes you more productive but greatly reduces stress. Here’s a 2 minute experiment you can do, to experience the power of Getting Things Done for yourself.

Self-leadership

action, David Allen, Getting Things Done, motivation, organization, stress

Things You Don’t Have Time NOT to Do: 6) Examine Your Motives

February 1, 2011 3 Comments

We waste a lot of time, energy, and money doing things to compensate for our insecurities, run from our fears, gain affirmation, measure up to other people’s expectations, and escape pain or boredom. Often we’re not aware of our true motives.

Character, Self-improvement, Values

affirmation, distractions, escape, fear, motivation, motives, obligation