What Motivates You?

Watch the ten-minute video “The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc

* This assignment should be minimum 230 words.

Complete the following after watching the video:

Part 1:

· Choose and write down 1 golden line from the video and explain why you chose that golden line.

Part 2:

· What tools would you use as a supervisor or manager, to motivate your employees? Why? (Consider looking at the “29 Workplace Motivators” found in the second page).

29 Common Workplace Motivators

Money

Respect

Challenge

Structure

Attractive Work Environment

Praise

Flexible Work Hours

Feeling Like Part of the Team

Wearing Casual Work Clothes

Contributing Ideas

Travel

Not Having to Travel

The Chance to Learn

Promotions

Camaraderie

Recognition

An Award

Telecommuting

Free Sodas in the Lunchroom

Independence

A Great Retirement Plan

Company Discounts

Bonuses

A Creative Environment

Working With Other People

Believing in the Job

Gaining the Boss’s Trust

Being Thanked for Extra Work

Having Set Procedures