Inside the Mind at Work – Discover Your Inner Work Life
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Question for Discussion: Is recognizing small wins the best way to motivate a workplace team?




Recognizing small wins is the best way to motivate your team. People like to know where they stand to be fully engaged.



In-the-moment positive feedback based on progress helps motivate employees. Regular feedback with at least a 3:1 ratio of positive to negative comments gets people connected emotionally to achieving your company’s mission.



Discover Your Inner Work Life



Management responsibilities can take a toll on day-by-day perceptions, emotions and motivations
. Most managers are both superiors and subordinates, with limited power in some circumstances.



Every day events affect our inner work lives, and managers are certainly not exempt. As a leader, you must tend to your staff’s inner work lives by providing support each day. You, too, will perform best when your inner work life is positive and strong.



Create a Daily Progress Checklist to review the day’s events and how much you’ve accomplished—no matter how difficult or disappointing. Even if gains seem relatively miniscule, you’ll benefit from an honest assessment. Remember: Setbacks are inevitable, but they serve as learning opportunities.



Progress triggers a positive inner work life. To boost yours, focus on providing your people with catalysts and nourishers. Buffer them, as much as possible, from inhibitors and toxins. This sets the stage for progress in your managerial work, as well as a positive progress loop.