What if the answer to Motivating People is to stop trying to motivate them? The Second edition of this bestseller reveals how motivation science is essential for solving the most vexing leadership issues--from hybrid work and retention to employee engagement.
When managers integrate motivation science into their everyday leadership practice, an evolutionary truth emerges: People can be highly productive and flourish simultaneously..
Through her experiences working with organizations and leaders around the world, Fowler reminds us that motivation is at the heart of everything People do and everything they don\'t do but wish they did.
Leaders who mastered this method have experienced Breakthroughs with higher retention, lower turnover, greater acceptance of DEIJ initiatives, and a More vital, creative, and resilient workforce.
Her framework builds on Self-Determination Theory, equipping leaders with skills to encourage choice, deepen connection, and build competence.
But it\'s also empirically sound.
Fowler\'s approach to leadership is fresh, pragmatic, and inspiring.
New chapters tackle motivation science\'s role in managing remote and hybrid work; expose overused tactics, such as gamification and tokens; and tell the fascinating backstory behind the great resignation and quiet quitting.
Motivation researcher and leadership consultant Susan Fowler expands on her groundbreaking Spectrum of Motivation model in this updated post-pandemic edition.
Traditional command-and-control management styles and carrot-and-stick motivation techniques have been proven ineffective.
Leaders face a motivation dilemma.
What if the answer to Motivating People is to stop trying to motivate them? The Second edition of this bestseller reveals how motivation science is essential for solving the most vexing leadership issues--from hybrid work and retention to employee engagement
