Category Archives: motivation

Leadership and the Hierarchy of Motivation

Posted on July 7, 2011 by pdncoach

Leaders must respond to lagging performance and complaints, sometimes daily. Following these three simple rules can make you more effective as a leader: All stress has at its core an unmet need.   If you want to optimize a person’s … Continue reading →

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Look, up in the sky. It’s "Influencer!"

Posted on September 1, 2010 by pdncoach

“If you could have any superpower, what would it be?” This is a fun question we often ask team building participants to discuss in pairs as we hike them to our outdoor “team challenge course”. The answers (and the motive … Continue reading →

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The Operating System of Motivation – Remix

Posted on July 9, 2010 by pdncoach

My client this morning – an incredibly successful sales professional and a great guy, too – seems to have fallen off the motivation wagon again.  He does this from time to time. I guess that’s why he has a coach … Continue reading →

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