Category Archives: Motivation

Solving Workplace Problems – The Slacker

Posted on September 28, 2020 by ianmckenzie

Scott Adams has given us the classic workplace slacker in Wally. Wally not only excels at dodging work, he flaunts it. Of course, we laugh at Wally’s “skill-set” because we all know and have worked with a slacker. There are … Continue reading →

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How to Empower Your Employees

Posted on May 25, 2020 by ianmckenzie

Empowerment as a term is widely used and often misinterpreted; as a genuine action, it is difficult to put into practice. Empowerment is really about offering and receiving commitment so it is important to recognize that there are two kinds … Continue reading →

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How to Motivate and Inspire Others

Posted on March 17, 2020 by ianmckenzie

The Green Bay Packers were a lacklustre team prior to the arrival of Vince Lombardi. The now legendary coach turned the Packers into the dominant NFL team of the 1960s. Why such a turnaround? Frank Gifford says it wasn’t Lombardi’s knowledge that made … Continue reading →

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Free or Low-Cost ways to reward employees

Posted on April 23, 2019 by ianmckenzie

Everyone likes to be appreciated! This sounds like it should be common sense, but it doesn’t always translate to common action. This is especially true in non-profit organizations. There is an assumption that using rewards to show employee appreciation costs … Continue reading →

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The R’s Of Employee Motivation

Posted on June 16, 2014 by ianmckenzie

If you think your employee’s poor performance is costing you profit, instead of overhauling your employee roster, why not try motivating them to become better employees? Smart managers never overlook this fact: loyal, productive employees are one of your biggest assets. From corporate … Continue reading →

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7 Steps You Can Take When Your Best Isn’t Good Enough

Posted on September 30, 2013 by ianmckenzie

Traditionally, Canada does not place well in the Olympic Summer Games. (The winter games is a better story.) Canadian athletes competing often surpass “personal best” results or break Canadian records for their sport. However, that’s not always good enough on … Continue reading →

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