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