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What Motivates You?
What Motivates You?
May 14, 2002
"Ever stop to think about what really makes you tick? Although no single desire motivates each of us in the same way, according to The Motivational Manager (Ragan Communications),
* Power
People seeking authority in the workplace gain satisfaction from managing projects, influencing others, and maintaining control over difficult situations.
* Safety and Security
People who seek stability at work are motivated by a steady paycheck, good health-care coverage, and a safe work environment.
* Achievement
If you're roused by project and team successes, you most likely need to stay challenged to remain happy in your job.
* Autonomy
People seeking autonomy long for independence - freedom to set their own schedules, work pace, and work-related destiny. Yet, these desires don't necessarily make for a poor team player.
* Esteem
Most likely, you are motivated by others singing your praises.
* Equity
You just want everyone to be treated in a fair and consistent manner.
* Affiliation
You are most likely energized by working closely with others (1999, Teamwork, p. 2)."
What motivates you? (1999, January 18). Teamwork: Your Personal Guide to Working Successfully with People.
What motivates you?
Teamwork is available on loan from the OSU Leadership Center. A complete listing of all the Leadership Center's resources is available on our website http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu
Created: 2008-12-13, Updated: 2009-01-07
