Motivation theory has evolved over time as limitations of each new theory have become salient, and new theories are proposed to improve upon the old ones. Since each theory makes sense on its own, it ...

Cassie, a young adult I knew many years ago, was excited about starting a fabulous new job at a sought-after design firm. She was highly motivated to do well. She had always been a high achiever and ...

One of the key features of depression is the lack of motivation to do things that you know you should really do. For example, you may think that you don't have the motivation to exercise, or spend ...

Motivation means different things to different people depending upon the life situations of each. For example, some people see motivation as a matter of survival. Others see it as necessary to gain ...

Corporate hallways and lunchrooms are often festooned with “motivational” wall posters. The idea seems to be that clichés enhance comradeship and performance. Military drill instructors scream at ...

A drop in staff motivation can become contagious if the cause is not identified and addressed. Management needs to be conscious of employee motivation, and that means being able to identify the ...

As you grow your business, it’s easy to focus on results you can sink your teeth into. Materials, products, profits, and revenue…without these you have no business. As a business owner, however, it ...

While finishing her undergraduate studies at Purdue University Calumet before graduating this week, she also has been job interviewing and training the student intern who will succeed her in the ...