Sara, a middle manager, is meeting with her supervisor, Kate. “I’m worried about my team,” says Sara. “They are complaining about the workload and deadlines.” Kate could be sympathetic and take action ...

A few weeks ago I asked my near-teenage son to join me to run a couple of errands. It was a Saturday night, but he was just hanging around the house, not doing anything special. “Oh, man,” he sighed. ...

John Quincy Adams once said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” Few biblical figures exemplify this better than Nehemiah, whose ...

Suppose you have a young person on your team who is struggling to adjust to their work, while also dealing with personal problems. They may be working on a complex project that isn’t yet finished. How ...

Simple lifestyle changes can recharge momentum, helping to overcome inertia and improve motivation with bipolar disorder.

Imagine a team where every person is fully engaged, energized by their tasks, eager to contribute ideas and driven by a shared mission—not by bonuses, but by meaning. Sound idealistic? Maybe. But it's ...

Understand what truly motivates employees. Build a foundation of trust and purpose. Recognize and celebrate wins — big and small. Foster connection and collaboration. Promote work-life balance to ...

Leadership isn’t just about setting goals and driving results—it’s also about inspiring your team when the going gets tough. Writing a thoughtful motivation letter can provide encouragement, rebuild ...

Baby boomers (born in 1946 – 1963) are known for their strong work ethic. But along with their continuing exit from the labor market, so it also goes with the high value associated with hard work.

If you have depression, you probably know that exercise can do a lot of good for your symptoms. Plenty of research shows that exercise can boost mood and ease depression. But many find that their ...