"You have the greatness and the power. I just help you turn on the switch."
MARVELOUS MONDAYS
March 9, 2015 - Issue 320
Motivation - The 3 Psychological Needs
This is the second in a series on Motivation.
Dear ,
Welcome to Issue 320. The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships.
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In my last issue I suggested about a dozen factors that motivate us. In response to my request, some of you have added the following factors which I now share:
Adventure
Excitement
Love
Joy
Fun
Competition
Guilt Avoidance
The Three Psychological Factors For Motivation
While bonuses and financial rewards may drive motivation for a particular project, some business experts and psychologists report that this is not sustainable unless the psychological needs of the person is met. In her book "Why Motivating People Doesn't Work...And What Does" Susan Fowler lists three psychological needs.
1. Connection. This is a feeling of contributing to your team or organization and working towards a shared goal, mission, or vision. This connection is deepened when there is a feeling that you care for others and that they care for you.
2. Autonomy. We have a need to feel valued for our intelligence, for our decision-making, and to feel trusted to get the job done. Committed employees don't want to feel like they are being micromanaged or controlled.
3. Competence. We have a need to feel effective at meeting the everyday challenges in our careers. When we feel effective, then we can feel confident that we are growing and making a contribution to the team.
The Domino Effect
When one of these three psychological needs is missing, it affects the others and prevents a person from being motivated. For example; if a Supervisor micromanages someone, that person begins to feel a loss of their autonomy which results in a loss of connection with that Supervisor and maybe the whole team.
Exercise
This week I invite you to do the following:
1. What are you doing to stay connected with coworkers?
2. What do you do to stay self assured and feel like you are making a contribution?
3. What could you do daily to improve your self-confidence?
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
JOHN'S BIO
John has owned several businesses and is an attorney who has practiced in the business and estate areas. In addition, he coaches business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters. He also coaches persons who are determined to accelerate their careers and leadership skills or who are considering a career move or retirement. John uses coaching as a tool in his leadership and business results based consulting. He is also a life coach.
**John is currently accepting a few new coaching clients.**
