Satisfaction Is Not Enough: Rethinking What We Really Need to Measure

For decades, employee engagement surveys have been the primary tool for assessing organizational well-being. These instruments typically capture job satisfaction, loyalty, and perceptions of leadership and culture. While informative, they remain fundamentally limited in scope. This measurement gap becomes especially concerning against the backdrop of rising workplace stress. Despite decades of tracking engagement and investing…

Rethinking Performance Appraisals: From a Mandatory Task to a Meaningful Conversation

For most employees and managers, the annual performance appraisal is far from a highlight of the year. When asked why, their responses typically fall into three categories: 1. It Feels Like a Waste of Time 2. It’s About Evaluation, Not Development 3. It’s Just a Policy, Not a Priority The Cost of a Flawed Process…

Virtual Crash Course | Basic Certification Program

This intensive virtual certification program (2 x 4-hour sessions) will guide you through the Motivation Factor methodology, assessment tools, workshops, and best practices. The certification will prepare you to kickstart the use of Motivation Factor within your consulting practice or as a valuable management tool, whether in a virtual or on-site setting. Sign up and…

Basic Certification Program | Virtual Crash Course

February 3rd & 10th 2025 on ZOOM This intensive virtual certification program (2 x 4-hour sessions) will guide you through the Motivation Factor methodology, assessment tools, workshops, and best practices. The certification will prepare you to kickstart the use of Motivation Factor within your consulting practice or as a valuable management tool, whether in a…

Taking Ownership of Your Motivation: The Hierarchy of Motivation™

Motivation is the invisible force that fuels efficiency and happiness at work. It helps us push boundaries, innovate, and find fulfillment. Despite its significance, many overlook the personal responsibility behind motivation, expecting it from managers, colleagues, or the environment. Yet, motivation is individual and comes from within. Taking ownership of your motivation can transform your…

The Mind’s Gateway: How Our Mental State Influences Learning

Have you ever thought about how much your ability to integrate new knowledge depends on your state of mind? Think about it: when you’re motivated and feeling on top of your game, it’s much easier to stay curious and open to new ideas. In that mindset, learning feels natural and even exciting. However, when stress…