Tag Archives: Motivation

New Year’s Resolutions? Here’s What We Learn from Science about Making Changes that Last

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Manie Bosman

NOTE: This is an adapted version of a previous post (see Taking Small Steps is the Key to Improve Your Leadership Behaviour). I’m publishing it in response to several recent conversations about New Year’s resolutions and whether or not anybody … Continue reading →

Posted in Change Management, Neuroleadership, Neuroscience | Tagged BJ Fogg, Change, Habits, Motivation, Neuroplasticity, Neuroscience, New Year's Resolution | 1 Comment

Taking Small Steps is the Key to Improve Your Leadership Behaviour

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Manie Bosman

By Manie Bosman “So I realise that I have to change the way in which I’m leading people. Can you give me just five things I can do to be a better leader from now on?” In the nearly two … Continue reading →

Posted in Change Management, Leadership, Neuroleadership, Neuroscience, Talent Development | Tagged Behaviour Change, Brain, Change, Habits, Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Development, leading, Motivation, Neuroleadership | 2 Comments

Proof From Neuroscience That Bad Leadership is BAD!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Manie Bosman

By Manie Bosman While many organizations are following in the footsteps of Southwest Airlines, VISA International and other global giants by discovering the advantages of relational leadership (people-orientated leadership), many others remain skeptic. However, evidence that it really pays for … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Motivation, Neuroleadership, Neuroscience | Tagged Brain, Employees, Leaders, Leadership, Managers, Motivation, Neuroscience | 5 Comments

Manipulation: Mismanaged Motivation?

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Manie Bosman

By Manie Bosman What’s the difference between ‘motivating’ people and ‘manipulating’ them? A couple of weeks ago I posted this question on the Strategic Leadership Forum LinkedIn group and got some really interesting and insightful responses which helped to clarify … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Motivation | Tagged Follower, Influence, Leader, Manipulation, Motivation, Motivator, Negotiate, Relationships, Strategies, Trust, Values | Leave a comment

Start With Herzberg if Motivation Lacks at Work

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Manie Bosman

By Manie Bosman How do you motivate people? I often come across managers or business owners who are frustrated because their employees show lack of motivation and are therefore reluctant to ‘go the extra mile’ to lift performance levels from … Continue reading →