3 SURPRISING truths about what motivates us.
- Autonomy – A desire to be self directed, it increases engagement over compliance.
- Mastery – The urge to get better skilled.
- Purpose – The desire to do something that has meaning and is important.
"You should pay enough to take the issue of money off the table".
Businesses that only focus on profits without valuing purpose will end up with poor customer service and unhappy employees.
The key to discovering your purpose
Are you clear about your purpose?
I’ve always been clear about my purpose. I’ve known it since I was 5 years old. I’m here to be of service and help make this world a better place.
However, there were many years that I was not living my life on purpose.
I suffered from low self worth. I was a people pleaser. I was insecure and had no boundaries (issues many of us deal with).
I knew I was here to be of service, but I didn’t know how to help. I could hardly take care of myself, let alone help someone else.
In 2019, life got real. I got sober. Subsequently, my stumbling blocks have turned into stepping stones. What were once my biggest challenges are now my greatest assets.
My personal struggles have helped me build relationships with others in a deeper and more impactful way. I am able to compassionately meet people where they’re at. Sharing my vulnerabilities are a tool I use for relatability and building trust.
I use every mistake, shortcoming, insecurity and lesson as an opportunity to help someone who may be going through a similar difficulty.
“How does this relate to entrepreneurship?” you ask.
Entrepreneurship is 💯 an inside job. Don’t let anyone tell you differently.
As the entrepreneurial spirit behind Wylder Space, I am able to use my experience, strength and hope to motivate, uplift and inspire the best in our team.
I hope you find value in the ins, outs, ups and downs of your entrepreneurial journey. My hope is that you’re able to discover your purpose and help others along the way.
In Todays Email, you’ll be able to get deeper resources for:
- 3 BIGGIES that affect your motivation
- More money does not equal better performance
- Empowerment + tips for Increased motivation
WHAT IS MOTIVATION THEORY?
How to motivate, uplift and inspire
The three elements of intrinsic motivation are: autonomy, mastery and purpose.
1.Autonomy is the human desire to lead a life of one’s own.
2.Mastery is the desire to improve something that matters.
3. Purpose is about the desire to serve something greater than man himself.
3. Purpose is about the desire to serve something greater than man himself.
Check out these resources for a deep dive into leadership, growth and motivation
Daniel Pink DRIVE (A must read for anyone who has employees!!!!).
Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy WHO not HOW (this is for every business owner who is trying to grow.) You need to find people who will do the task better than you can to accelerate your growth and their autonomy and purpose
Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy 10x is easier than 2x (unlocking your potential for rapid growth)
Patrick Bet David Your Next 5 Moves (every entrepreneur must read! Learn to lead and focus on self awareness)
A Video Clip on Mastery Autonomy and Purpose ⤵️
Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy WHO not HOW (this is for every business owner who is trying to grow.) You need to find people who will do the task better than you can to accelerate your growth and their autonomy and purpose
Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy 10x is easier than 2x (unlocking your potential for rapid growth)
Patrick Bet David Your Next 5 Moves (every entrepreneur must read! Learn to lead and focus on self awareness)
A Video Clip on Mastery Autonomy and Purpose ⤵️
OUTDATED MOTIVATIONAL BELIEF
The so called “Carrot and the Stick”
Rewards
If a person is rewarded for certain behaviours, then that person will be motivated in the future to behave that way in the future. This is the carrot part of the analogy. An example of this is a parent urging his or her child to do something by promising the child a treat or other reward.
Punishment
The second belief is that when behaviour is punished, people are less likely to behave in the same way. This is the stick part of the carrot and stick analogy.
~Various studies have shown that financial incentives do not always improve employee performance. In most cases, offering financial rewards actually leads to less productivity.~
MICRO-MANAGER NO MORE
Finding the WHO to your HOW
In the book WHO not HOW, Dan Sullivan teaches about the importance of clarifying expectations for your team. Even if you’re a solopreneur, this will be of value.
Often times, as entrepreneurs, we try to do everything ourselves. This bogs us down, keeps us IN the business rather than building a self managing co.
To propel yourself and your co. forward and grow, invest in people who can help you. Delegate. Trust that they’re qualified in ways that you are not.
The Goal: Clarify what you need help with and delegate. Find the WHO to your HOW.
Use this thinking process before starting any new project, workshop, or marketing event, for example- before speeches, interviews, and client meetings + new hires.
TIPS FOR INCREASED MOTIVATION
Want to see higher productivity and a better quality of work in the work place?
1. Actively ask for input
Regularly assess employee satisfaction. This shows that you care about their opinions and appreciate their input. In addition, regularly ask for suggestions on the ways in which they work. It’s important to actually do something with this input.
2. Offer self-development opportunities
As part of the Daniel Pink Motivation Theory, ensuring that employees can develop is crucial for long-term motivation. In concrete terms, this could mean that you pay tuition fees or send employees to paid workshops or training courses.
3. Validate good work
Expressing appreciation through compliments or expressions of gratitude also has a major impact on employee motivation. It is no effort to name concrete things that employees have done to benefit the team and the organisation.
4. Set interim goals
Small and measurable goals are another valuable way to stay motivated while working on a long-term project. By helping the team to achieve reasonable and achievable goals, they remain motivated to achieve them.
5. Celebrate milestones and successes
In addition to the previous tip, it’s equally important to celebrate milestones and successes. This especially applies to longer term projects. Celebrating small successes can help the team stay connected and focused on the bigger goal.
6. Be positive
Creating a positive work culture is a very good way to keep employee motivation high. The simplest way is to do this yourself as leader. Make time for a joke, play a game after lunch occasionally and don’t be afraid to have fun.
7. Encourage mindfulness
Encourage employees to take breaks and relax regularly during the work day. Pay particular attention to what they indicate they want to do. Some will want to go for a walk, some want to go to the gym, and another might want to go and have a coffee at the café around the corner.
PRESS and PUB for Wylder
The MenuBecause many of the guests were kosher, vegetarian, or vegan, the menu needed to be “veggie forward.” The couple found Molly Bravo, whose company Wylder Space specializes in vegetarian cooking. “Her style was very colorful, [she had] beautiful plating, and it felt like a garden party,” Pilkes says. “We were all seated outside under the stars at night, and it just was gorgeous and green and lush.”
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