Leadership
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Small Wins Build Big Momentum: What I Learned About Progress and Motivation
Motivation feels emotional, but in my experience, it works through progress. Over the years, I noticed something simple but powerful: people don’t get energized by finishing work. They get energized by moving forward. When progress is visible, energy shows up. When progress is hidden, motivation disappears. I’ve watched teams lose momentum not because…
Motivation Is Not Magic: What Years of Experience Taught Me About What Drives People
People love to say, “Motivation doesn’t last. ”In my experience, that’s true, but not because people are lazy. Motivation fails because leaders misunderstand what actually drives behavior. I’ve seen this pattern again and again in teams and projects: when motivation is treated like a personality trait, performance becomes unpredictable. Some people are…