Motivating People

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Motivating People
Leadership Excellence Series

• by
• Aparna Vemuri, CTM
• on
• November 1, 2006
• Twin Oaks Toastmasters

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Basic Principles of Motivation

• People prefer rewards over punishment.
• Misused rewards demotivate people.
• People like to do meaningful work.
• People must believe you
• People want you to act like a leader.

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Motivators

• Money
• Praise
• Public recognition
• More responsibility
• Promotion

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More Tips

• Recognize immediately
• Be specific
• Match reward to achievement
• Reward only the desired behavior
• Punish undesirable behavior
• Eliminate demotivators