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The Seven Indicators of High Motivation

April 3, 2003

1. "Energy - not necessarily extrovert but alertness and quiet resolve.
2. Commitment - to the common purpose.
3. Staying power - in the face of problems/difficulties/setbacks.
4. Skill - possession of skills indicates aims and ambitions.
5. Single-mindedness - energy applied in a single direction.
6. Enjoyment - goes hand in hand with motivation.
7. Responsibility - willingness to seek and accept it (Stephan, 2002, p. 132)."

Reference:  Stephan, E. G. (2002).  Powerful leadership: how to unleash the potential in others and simplify your own life.  Upper Saddle, NJ:  Financial Times Prentice Hall Books.

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Created: 2008-12-22, Updated: 2009-01-09