We've learned to observe personalities and adapt our approach. Now let's tackle the most crucial element of engagement: motivation.
There are two fundamentally different types of motivation driving your team members. Understanding this difference will transform how you lead.
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Have you ever wondered why some rewards seem to backfire?
Intrinsic motivation comes from within. It's driven by personal satisfaction, curiosity, mastery, and purpose. Think of a time when you were completely absorbed in work - that's intrinsic motivation.
People do it because they find it inherently rewarding or meaningful.
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What work activities naturally energize you without external rewards?
Extrinsic motivation relies on external rewards or consequences. Bonuses, promotions, praise, deadlines, or avoiding punishment are all external motivators.
The person does the work to get something else, not because the work itself is satisfying.
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Can you think of tasks you only do for external reasons?
Here's the game-changer: intrinsic motivation is far more powerful and sustainable than extrinsic motivation. Intrinsically motivated people work harder, stay longer, and produce higher quality work.
They don't need constant supervision because the drive comes from within.
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What do you think makes intrinsic motivation so much stronger?
Here's where many managers accidentally sabotage their teams: common management tactics can actually crush intrinsic motivation.
Micromanaging someone who loves their work kills their sense of autonomy. Over-rewarding interesting tasks makes them feel like work instead of passion.
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What management habits might you need to reconsider?
