The speaker discusses the concept of motivation, highlighting that it is not a fixed trait, but rather a dynamic and context-dependent state. They argue that motivation is not something that can be simply "given" to people, but rather it is something that arises from interactions with the environment, people, and incentives.
The speaker shares several key points about motivation:
1. Motivation is contextual, idiosyncratic, temporal, and specific.
2. Money and social attention are two universal motivators that people never get tired of.
3. Talent can increase motivation, but motivation does not necessarily increase talent.
4. Emotional intelligence is not about managing emotions, but rather about managing what we do with what we feel.
5. People are not "toxic," but their behaviors, work contexts, and relationships can be.
The speaker also shares three things that make people happy and prosperous: professional development, personal relationships, and a sense of security.
To illustrate the difference between mood and motivation, the speaker asks the audience to participate in a simple exercise, demonstrating that mood can be improved with physical activity, but motivation requires a more complex set of factors.
Overall, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding motivation as a dynamic and context-dependent state, and encourages managers and individuals to focus on creating environments that foster motivation and well-being.
1. Motivation is contextual, meaning it depends on the environment and situation.
2. Motivation is idiosyncratic, meaning it varies from person to person.
3. Motivation is temporal, meaning it can change over time.
4. Motivation is specific, meaning it is focused on specific goals or objectives.
5. A study found that wearing a vest that says "don't talk to me, I'm administering medications" reduced medication errors by 47%.
6. People are more likely to be motivated when they have a sense of purpose and meaning.
7. Money and social attention are two "inexhaustible motivators" that people never get tired of.
8. Research shows that people who earn more money tend to have greater recognition and status.
9. A study found that only 32% of employees in the US are "engaged" at work.
10. 51% of employees in the US are "not engaged" at work.
11. 17% of employees in the US are "actively disengaged" at work.
12. Emotional intelligence is not about managing emotions, but about managing self-esteem and behaviors.
13. Self-esteem cannot be raised, but it can be improved by changing life circumstances.
14. People are more likely to be motivated when they have autonomy and control over their work.
15. Three things that make people happy are professional development, personal relationships, and a sense of purpose.
16. People only leave their comfort zone for two reasons: because they are forced to or because they find a new comfort zone.
17. A manager's role is to help employees feel more comfortable, motivated, and professional.