In the first five parts of the “Coming Into Your Own” series I highlighted different people with different backgrounds and with different points of view. The one common thread that ties these people together is their passion, not just to live life on their terms, but to live a life each can truly call their own. The motivation for doing so is to claim, or to reclaim, something just for them – something they can call their own.
Business motivation is one of the most crucial driving forces in any workplace. The difference between a motivated workforce and an unmotivated workforce is the same as between success and failure. Remember: Motivation (or lack thereof) can be extremely contagious!
Agreed, motivation is a complicated subject, which is studied by many but understood only by few. Such is the power of this word and it’s meanings that it can alter every aspect of our lives! Explosive and demanding motivation in any form of such as business, work, self, sports, etc., is paramount in value and importance.
Have you ever had a day when nothing goes as planned? You’ve missed deadlines, the car won’t start, traffic is awful or you’re late for a presentation. You are experiencing anxiety and extremely discouraged but you continue to mask to others that all is well. Hey, we’ve all been there. When no one is there (or you prefer not to share) you must motivate yourself to go on and get through this mood. Try these three self motivating strategies to get back on track.
Mission Statement
Managing great sales professionals involves three components. Sales managers need to know how to sell; how to create a model of a sales process so that it can be replicated or improved; and how to motivate top sales professionals. Each of these requires unusual skill in observing and analyzing human behaviour and offering feedback in ways that builds agreement.
Let’s begin with the first of the components: knowing how to sell. It is deceptively straightforward; after all, most sales managers begin as competent sales professionals. They can sell. Does that mean that they know how they achieve results?
We all like to give to others but few of us like to give anything to ourselves. Periodically throughout the year it is essential to do something for yourself, whether it is going to your favourite store and buying that outfit you had been desiring for a wee while, or enjoying a night at the movies or a quiet dinner at your favourite restaurant. Whichever your choice it is always beneficial to treat yourself weekly with something to reward your achievements.
How do you eat an elephant? The answer is one bite at a time.
In an era where we specialize in instant gratification, often people having a difficult taking on larger projects. Our society is continually moving towards a time where everything is instantaneous. ATM machines allow us to get money on the spot. We can order anything at anytime on the internet. The meteoric rise in fast food sales shows that many people do not wait long even to get their food. These activities all create the mindset where gratification is needed immediately.