How can I get smart motivation?
In order to motivate employees, goals should be SMART (specific, measurable, aggressive, realistic, and time-bound). SMART goals motivate employees because they energize behavior, give it direction, provide a challenge, force employees to think outside the box, and devise new and novel methods of performing. Recognition. The number 1 motivator is employee recognition. When employees feel appreciated, they do better work. In fact, 81% of employees say they feel motivated to work harder when a boss shows appreciation. But it turns out that each one of us is primarily triggered by one of three motivators: achievement, affiliation, or power. This is part of what was called Motivation Theory, developed by David McClelland back in 1961. Because just as people have different personalities, they also have different core motivators (McClelland, 1987). Three core needs drive our behaviour and thus influence what motivates us: Achievement (getting things done), Power (having influence over others) and Belonging (having good relationships). Because just as people have different personalities, they also have different core motivators (McClelland, 1987). Three core needs drive our behaviour and thus influence what motivates us: Achievement (getting things done), Power (having influence over others) and Belonging (having good relationships). Along with drive and patience, successful people also have discipline. Once they are motivated to accomplish something, they work hard to achieve it and are consistent in their efforts. Having a strong work ethic makes people more successful.