This Article basically describes How to get motivate yourself at work through various principles and techniques involved and is a part of leader ship program.This is totally related to working professionals motivation.

1. Motivation at Work
By:
TATA SS MURTHY & CHANDRASEKAR
Motivation at Work

2. Action Plan to SuccessAction Plan to Success
 Personal vision.
 Winning attitude.
 Personality plus.
 Global thinking.
 Be proactive.
 Knowledge of the business.
 Self Motivation.
 Speed of action.

3. What is Motivation
An inner drive, impulse or intention that causes a
person to act in a certain way or to achieve a
certain goal.

4. Performance
Ability Motivation
Performance
Knowledge Willingness
Skill Environment

5. What motivates People
 Physiological needs
 Safety needs
 Social needs
 Esteem needs
 Self-actualization needs

6. Physiological
Safety
Social
Esteem
Self-
Actua-
lization

7. MOST POWERFUL NEEDS
SATISFACTION DISSATISFACTION
No job job
Satisfaction Satisfaction
THEJOB
•Meaningful and challenging
work
•Recognition forAccomplishment
•Feeling of Achievement
•Increased responsibility
•Opportunities forgrowth and
advancement
•The job Itself
No
DissatisfactionDissatisfaction
• Pay
• Status
• Security
• Working conditions
• Fringe benefits
• Company
• Interpersonal Relations

8. Motivation In Perspective
 Hope is the foundation of all motivation.
 Motivation or manipulation - distinguish the
difference.
 Distinguish the difference- attitude motivation,
incentive motivation.
 Look for the characteristics of a motivated
person.

9. The Laws Of Motivation
 We have to be motivated to motivate
 Motivation requires a goal
 Motivation, once established, never lasts
 Motivation requires recognition
 Participation motivates
 Seeing ourselves progress motivates us
 Challenge only motivates if you can win.
 Belonging to a group motivates.

10. Recognize The Demotivators
 Lack of confidence.
 Worry.
 Negative Opinions.
 A feeling of ‘no future here’.
 Feeling unimportant.
 Not knowing what is going on.
 False recognition.

11. Assertiveness: Eight steps to increasing
Assertiveness.
 Expect to be anxious.
 Build your confidence.
 Believe in yourself.
 Watch and listen to what others communicate to you.
 Consider the situation.
 Plan your response.
 Make your point.
 Be positive.

12. Steps to building your self-
confidence
 Get rid of excuses.
 Use picture power.
 Don’t fear failure.
 Appearance builds confidence.
 Compile a record of past successes.

13. Motivate Yourself by Setting Goals
 List your desires.
 Select a Goal.
 Define your target.
 Imagine the achievement.
 Set a deadline.
 Carry a reminder.
 Take control of your own
luck.
 Keep the right company.
 Discipline yourself.
 Get rid of failure.
 Motivate your self by
motivating others.

14. Motivation The Person
 To motivate someone successfully
 Remove the demotivators
 Find out what they want
 Show them how to get it.

15. Tips for inspiring others.
 Be a good listener.
 Be trustworthy.
 Catch them doing something right.
 Show you believe in them.
 Be careful with the negative challenge.
 Avoid sarcasm.
 Attract people who achieve successes.
 Be a good news carrier.

16. Motivating The Team
 Give the team good working conditions.
 Explain the company’s mission.
 Give the team a goal.
 Remember the individual members of the team.
 Share success.
 Ensure the team is positive.
 Be a motivational leader.

17. Principles of Motivational Leadership
 Set goals.
 Set an example.
 Constantly improve.
 Give yourself time to think.
 Lead without pushing.
 Judge by results.
 Build confidence.
 Expect criticism.
 Think of the future.
 Think like a winner.

18. Motivational Communication
 Be clear in your communication.
 Motivate when you communicate to people.
 Prevent rumors by not being too secretive.
 Do not communicate negative things about others.
 Always write positively.
 Communicate with accurate perceptions.
 Communicate in an honest and sincere way.

19. Motivational Criticism
 Pick your time carefully.
 Discuss the matter in private.
 Let the person know you value them.
 Look them in the eyes.
 Be strictly truthful .
 Criticize behaviour, not the person.
 Re- affirm the person’s good points.
 Set a review date.
 Remember to praise improvement.

20. Motivation at Home
 Motivation does not stop when you get home.
 Plan collective goals.
 Recognize achievement.
 Avoid becoming egocentric.
 Communicate more and often.
 Remember that priorities should include
elements of your home life.

21. Quick and Easy Tips to Help You
Change and Achieve
 1. Let Go of the Past
 2. Remember Success
 3. Accept the Possibilities
 4. Dream the Big Dream
 5. Small Steps to Great Success
 6. Impossible to Fail
 7. Write in a Journal
 8. Fast Forward
 9. The Moment
 10. Get Specific about what you want in life.

22. Quick and Easy Tips to Help You
Change and Achieve
 11. Write it Down
 12. Share the Excitement
 13. Educate Yourself
 14. What's In It for Me?
 15. Search for Success Stories
 16. The Smallest Piece
 17. Essentials of Change
 18. Take Ownership
 19. Create a Specific Strategy
 20. Use a Timeline

23. Quick and Easy Tips to Help You
Change and Achieve
 21. Step by Step
 22. Measure Your Progress
 23. Tools of the Trade
 24. Thinking Your Way to Change
 25. The First Step
 26. Now or Never
 27. Intelligent Action
 28. Windows of Opportunity
 29. Use Your Time Wisely
 30. Organize Your Space

24. Quick and Easy Tips to Help You
Change and Achieve
 31. What Company do You Keep?
 32. Take a Walk
 33. Get Active
 34. Maintain a Healthy Diet
 35. Get Enough Rest
 36. Choose to Think About What You Want
 37. Watch Inspiring Movies
 38. Collect Your Favorite Quotations
 39. Place Reminders in the Home and Office
 40. The Process of Improvement

25. Quick and Easy Tips to Help You
Change and Achieve
 41. Learn from Your Mistakes
 42. Constant Curiosity for learning.
 43. Spend Time with Children
 44. Focus on Others
 45. Volunteer Your Time
 46. The Ups and Downs
 47. Your Contribution
 48. Be Grateful for What You Have
 49. Starting in the Right Direction
 50. Get Excited!

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