Discover how to inspire your team by focusing on purpose and impact, using personal stories to motivate employees, and recognizing individual beneficiaries of work. Learn about Paycom Betty for handling payroll errors and the impact of David Burkus' Ted X talk on teaching business students.
Discovering genuine purpose at work can inspire teams and individuals effectively.
Focusing on the positive impact of one's work on others enhances motivation and fulfillment.
Deep dives
Reconsidering Priorities to Manage Stress
In the podcast episode, it is highlighted that a way to alleviate stress related to motivating teams or oneself at work is to reconsider priorities. By delving deeper into what genuinely matters, individuals can shift their perspective and find significant motivation. This approach aims to help individuals navigate moments of feeling overwhelmed and unable to accomplish tasks effectively.
Fostering Motivation Through Impact on Others
Organizational psychologist David Burkes suggests looking beyond the immediate job tasks and focusing on the people impacted by one's work to enhance motivation. By recognizing the positive influence their work has on others, individuals can find renewed drive and purpose. This emphasis on the broader impact of one's actions can inspire a deeper sense of motivation and fulfillment.
Individualized Purpose and Engagement
The importance of individualized purpose in fostering engagement is emphasized through the example of KPMG's purpose-driven initiatives. By sharing stories of impactful past contributions and encouraging employees to reflect on their current positive contributions, KPMG saw a significant boost in morale and engagement. This shift from a collective 'why' to an individual 'who' in understanding the significance of one’s work led to a profound response and increased employee engagement.
Using paychecks, perks and carefully worded mission statements plastered on posters, companies are on a never-ending quest to find what drives morale at work. An underappreciated solution lies in the answer to one simple question, says management researcher David Burkus. With notable examples backed by decades of success, he presents a clear path to inspiring your team — and finding your purpose at work. After the talk, Modupe reveals how she motivates herself.