Motivation at Work: Feed Your Spirit & Your Bottom Line!

So how is this related to motivation and employee enthusiasm?

It’s very simple, when our activity is frenzied, when we jump from one task to the next without pausing, we can no longer think and act in a manner that effectively supports us or our team.

When actions are scattered, morale declines and it becomes difficult to attract and retain  talented individuals. People simply do not want to work in an environment where leaders don’t appear to know where they are going.

This might sound harsh, but if you’ve ever worked in an environment where people are continuously  jumping from one crisis or “overdue” task to the next, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s physically and mentally exhausting. 

The simple truth is .. this form of leadership drains everyone’s energy including your own. I’ve seen this scenario often where people actually convince themselves that they are adding value because they’re sooo busy. In reality, this type of thinking creates more problems than it solves. You’re not as productive as you could be, alot of unnecessary rework is required, costly mistakes increase and burnout eventually happens.

So, if this is your leadership style, my question to you would be … how do you measure value? Is it based on a person’s ability to meet objects effectively or are you confusing “activity” with accomplishments and real sustainable value?

Don’t feel bad if you recognize a little of yourself here, because it’s very easy to fall into this trap. Our culture promotes mindless activity and endless task lists. But, if you’re tired of firefighting, shift your thinking. Focus on what’s really important to you and your business in the long run. What do you really value most personally and professionally? Dig deep here because the answers you receive can be life changing.

Do you really want to be tied to your desk or “Crackberry” every single day because you just can’t take a day off?

What does your ideal business and life look like? What type of workplace do you need to create to be in alignment with what’s really important to you and your team? 

Do you really want more frenzied activity and haphazard accomplishments or ….do you want to experience the freedom and satisfaction that comes from an empowered team, expanded creativity and the spirit that puts far more zeroes on your bottom-line than the rapid fire leadership approach ever could.

When the mind is still, when you provide a sense of calm, thoughtful action in your work environment, the reflection clear … and reflection brings the clarity needed to develop a top performing business.

To your ever-expanding potential!