What is Motivation

Motivation can be defined as being moved into action. Something, not someone has to actually get you moving towards your goal. Inertia needs to be created and if enough inertia is created it is nearly impossible to overcome. That something is the reward for reaching the desired goal.

People will work hard for what they want. They will work hard to make their ideas come to life. As a good leader your job is to get to know your people well enough to understand what turns them on. Find out what they want to achieve and help them reach those levels.

True motivation must come from within ourselves. This is what we commonly refer to as self-motivation. It is virtually impossible for someone else to motivate another human being without using intimidation.

You build self-motivated by helping others reach their dreams, not by forcing others to help you reach yours. If the dreams don't mesh, you need a new team or new teammates.