Goals that are clear and specific are more effective than a general “do your best” instruction. If you want more energy, clarity, excitement, and efficiency in achieving your goals, they must be CLEAR ...

Motivation is a myth. I used to think motivation was something people either had or didn’t. Some people have blue eyes and ...

Every manager aspires to coach her employees to higher level of effectiveness. However, figuring out how to coax a specific employee to improve can flummox even the most savvy supervisor. Identifying ...

Judging from the panoply of motivational books, speeches, videos, and how-to guides, you'd think that psychology has the surefire answer that can explain the simple basis for our many complex ...

In 1968 Dr. Edwin Locke wrote that employees are motivated by two things: clear goals and appropriate feedback. In this age of instant communication and short deadlines, it is important to create a ...