Lead Smarter: Unlock the 9 Core Human Motivations
In the bustling corridors of business, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, a common challenge persists – how do you, as a leader, inspire your team to work more effectively and passionately? The answer lies in understanding that motivation is not one-size-fits-all. As an executive coach, I've seen firsthand the power of tailored motivation strategies. Drawing on the Hogan Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI) and insights from reputable sources like McKinsey, let's explore how different motivations can be harnessed to drive team success and how you can figure out what makes your team members tick.
The Year I Had Twins was my Best Year in Business (So Far ;)
I will never forget the moment I found out I was expecting twins, the moment that I learned that I was going to go from being a mom of 1 fantastic kid to a total of 3 kids! That moment will be forever buried in my mind, not for the joy and excitement I was supposed to feel, but for the heart-wrenching fear and dread, I experienced. And the truth is the fear wasn’t because twin pregnancies have more complications or the fact that so many twins are born prematurely with a multitude of health issues. Nope, my fear, I hate to admit, was selfish – my heart sank into my heals because I was worried about the success of my career and my business that I had been working so hard to build over the past 15 years.