Since weight loss and maintenance of that loss require constant surveillance, most people need all the help they can to stay on track. Not only must they have a sense of self-efficacy, i.e., that they ...

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 ...

For many, finding the motivation to start and sustain an exercise regimen is like the search for the holy grail. Despite countless attempts to find their way to regular physical activity, Americans ...

They say that money talks, but does it motivate? Finding the inspiration to live healthy can seem like an endless search. Readers of my articles will know that I'm squarely in the intrinsic motivation ...

The focus of a productivity-based excess-profit incentive system is to reward the employee based on the work performed over and above the minimum profit standards established by management, as opposed ...

Motivation is often a hot topic in leadership, with everyone having their own ideas of what does and doesn’t work. When a motivating tactic works well, it can boost both short- and long-term ...

In June 2011, I started writing “The Elite Performer” column which has been featured in National Mortgage Professional Magazine monthly for more than eight years. It’s hard to believe it’s been that ...

In the competitive landscape of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the quest to cultivate a motivated, engaged and productive workforce is crucial for sustainable growth and success. According ...