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The Motivation Blog
News, Articles, and helpful tips about Motivation and Engagement.


Motivation and the Importance of Motivating your Team
In this episode of The Colour Works Podcast, James Hampton is joined by Motivation Expert, Susannah Brade-Waring from Aspirin Business.
Aug 10, 20201 min read


The Origins of the Motivational Map
Frequently, people ask me “where do the Maps come from?” This question is very important, because it is not only about the origins of the...
Aug 4, 20205 min read


Why is Live Training like Eating Spaghetti? And How is COVID-19 Killing it?
OK – brace yourselves! I’m delivering training today and for a WHOLE day! I realise for most people this is no big deal...
Apr 30, 20204 min read


If something influenced your moods, decisions and behaviour daily, wouldn't you be curious about it?
It's invisible, it's contagious and it has a huge impact on our society and our economy - and primarily it's a force for good...
Apr 27, 20203 min read


How Do We Engage?
The conference opened with a short talk by James Sale, creator of Motivational Maps. He began on a note of victory.
Dec 28, 20198 min read


How to Stop Worrying About What Other People Think of You
'Belonging' is essential for humans. The lack of it is proven to lead to addiction...
Aug 11, 20191 min read


UNLOCKING MOTIVATION PART 9: 7 STEPS TOWARDS EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Welcome to the final instalment of Unlocking Motivation.
Apr 24, 20197 min read


My Motivational Maps, One Year On - My Change in Motivation
By comparing my map from June 2018 to my map from April 2019, I’m able to talk about some major changes that have occurred in myself...
Apr 18, 20194 min read


Motivational Maps - The Underlying Theory
I love exploring the world of Motivational Maps and their varying uses with a broad range of people.
Apr 15, 20197 min read


UNLOCKING MOTIVATION PART 8: THREE BARRIERS TO ENGAGEMENT
Welcome to the eighth instalment of Unlocking Motivation! Last week, we looked at the history of engagement in the workplace and why it...
Apr 14, 20194 min read


UNLOCKING MOTIVATION PART 7: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT
What is engagement? Engagement is a relatively new concept. William Kahn was one of the first researchers to truly allude to the critical...
Apr 13, 20194 min read


UNLOCKING MOTIVATION PART 6: BARRIERS POSED BY PEOPLE, MONEY & TIME
The barriers to progress we face are most commonly divided into one of three primary categories: time, money, or people.
Apr 12, 20197 min read


UNLOCKING MOTIVATION PART 5: THE JOURNEY OF A 1000 MILES
How can we use coaching techniques to build a plan to improve our lives (or indeed, to improve the lives of those who work with/for us)?
Apr 12, 20195 min read


UNLOCKING MOTIVATION PART 4: THE ROLE OF A COACH
A recent survey showed that training (one-to-many) increased organisational productivity 22.4%, whereas select one-to-one coaching increased
Apr 11, 20195 min read


UNLOCKING MOTIVATION PART 3: THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’
I want to share some insights from the book relating to how the Maps can change over time.
Apr 9, 20194 min read


UNLOCKING MOTIVATION PART 2: REVENGE OF THE DIRTY COFFEE CUP
This week, I want to talk about what the Maps can reveal about human relationships and the startling way they can be used to improve communi
Apr 8, 20195 min read


UNLOCKING MOTIVATION PART 1: INSERT MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH HERE
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘practice what you preach’. It’s an essential concept. We need to embody the principles that we expect others to
Apr 7, 20195 min read


Building Cooperative Capability in Teams
How do we get the best out of teams, how do teams step in for each other, particularly when the pressure of a major deadline is looming?
Dec 3, 20183 min read


Getting the Best from your Team
Hard work and effort are tiring. When our brains and bodies are tired we can’t give our best. Why then do some people excel? Why do they see
Oct 1, 20184 min read


Motivation: Stick? Carrot? Or is there a third option?
As a former Finance Director I bring an unusual insight into motivation. In my quest to build a strong and highly profitable business, I...
May 1, 20184 min read
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