MENTOR MONDAY – Let’s Talk About Motivation

This month we explored motivation, how it contributes to employee satisfaction and the direct impact that leaders have on motivation.

This is such an important topic. When we conduct 360 feedback assessments in organizations, employees tell us just what it is their leaders do that is most motivating.  They also tell us what demotivates them the most. After all, a demotivated employee is more likely to quit the company. And we all know the costs of employee turnover.

 

Listen to this 30 minute podcast as Sylva Leduc talks about employee retention, employee satisfaction and motivation.  She also talks about the new book by Daniel Pink, called Drive!

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After you listen to the podcast, download and read our green paper, Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em in which we explore recent literature and research on employee retention.

During this Mentor Monday call we also discussed Daniel Pink’s new book on motivation.  It’s appropriately called Drive! Below is the video from his recent 20 minute TED Talk.

Be sure you are registered for Mentor Monday.

Each month, Sylva Leduc discusses the latest in leadership ideas, effective communication, employee retention strategies, management challenges, etc. An informative series with practical application—each mentor call has at least one leadership tip you can use immediately!

Offered on the fourth Monday each month, our leadership mentor calls take place at 12:00 EST / 11:00 CST / 10:00 MST / 9:00 PST. Even if you can’t attend live, as a registered member you will receive the MP3 recording.

REGISTER HERE for MENTOR MONDAY

Want to know how to set better goals? Listen to this podcast

Are you one of the 3%?.

It’s been said that it takes 28 days to create a new habit. That means after those infamous new year’s resolutions have been made, if we can just maintain those resolutions for the first fours weeks, we’ll be off and running on the road to success.  Right?

In theory, that’s correct.  In reality, New Year’s Resolutions are largely a waste of time.  Why? Because they are emotional promises with little commitment.

Listen in to this discussion with members of the Sage Leaders community as Sylva Leduc (of Sage Leaders inc.) talks about the 3% and how to increase success through creating SMART goals and a powerful plan of action.

 
This SAGE podcast is 54 minutes

Let’s make 2010 your Best Year Yet.

Unicef is the best place for donations to Haiti

As you probably know, sometimes a large percentage of donations made for relief efforts are eaten up (and often wasted) in administrative costs.

We’ve been searching for an honorable non-profit which would pass through most, and hopefully all, of the donation dollars.

We are delighted to let you know that Unicef absorbing all the administrative costs o help the people in Haiti.  We made our donation.  What about yours?

Donate at http://www.unicefusa.org

What will you accomplish in 2010?

It’s been a little over a week since those infamous New Year’s Resolutions were made. Now that the glow of great intentions is wearing off, what do you really want to accomplish in 2010?

If you have not yet registered for all the 2010 resources we are giving to the members of our community, then just register at the top of the page, http://sageleaders.com

Gifts from SAGE Leaders

Even though it’s the last day of December, that doesn’t mean the holiday gifts have to stop. We received a generous offer from one of our strategic partners, i-OPT that we want to pass along.

Together we are giving away a free career assessment to everyone we know. Of course, that includes you! Register to complete the assessment by filling in the form on our Sage Leaders website. Look for the box in the top right corner (next to the light bulb). Everyone who registers will also be invited to our leadership webinars for 2010. The first webinar in January is on Goal Setting & Goal Getting.

Throughout the year, we’ll discuss the issues most relevant for leaders and their leadership development. Registered members receive private invitations to attend those events.

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