Willpower alone is not enough
How do we motivate ourselves when studying for an exam or
working to a tight deadline? The more unpleasant the task, the more willpower
we need to rise to the challenge. Unfortunately, our reserves of willpower are
quickly depleted. Which means that other mechanisms are required to motivate
people to continually perform at a high level. And now scientists have shown
that internal, unconscious motivation can significantly improve performance
capabilities.
In an ideal world, employees would totally identify with
their company’s business objectives, be experts in their field and extremely
motivated about their work. But in reality, this is not always the case and
this places the spotlight on motivational skills for anyone in a leadership
position.