Keep ‘Em Motivated—A Practical Guide to Motivating Employees | by Larry R. Williams | ISBN: 9789812325228. Great Motivational Guide Book.

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Keep’em Motivated: A Practical Guide to Motivating Employees

by Larry R. Williams
ISBN:9789812325228

Intended to take some of the guesswork out of motivating others, this simple, yet comprehensive book offers fourteen practical solutions to assist in sparking or maintaining the self-motivation of staff members.

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Keep ‘Em Motivated—A Practical Guide to Motivating Employees







Introduction and Purpose
Chapter 1 – Basic Principles of Motivation
What is Motivation?
Basic Principles of Motivation
Three Simple Levels of Motivation
Why Do Employees Lack Motivation?
Simplified Motivation Process
Myths of Motivation
Techniques for Internalizing Employee Motivation
Recommended Solutions for Improving Employee Motivation
Six Action Steps for Motivation-Oriented Managers
14 Solutions to Motivating Employees

Chapter 2 – Solution 1—Establish a Caring Environment
Actively Supporting and Coaching Your Employees
How Do You Show You Care?
Establish an Effective Management Style to Maximize Motivation
Differences Between a De-motivating and Motivating Supervisor

Chapter 3 – Solution 2—Satisfy Employee Needs
What are Employees Basic Needs?
Consequences of Unsatisfied Employee Needs
What do Employees Want From Management?
Understanding Employees
Benefits of Satisfying Employee Needs

Chapter 4 – Solution 3—Communicate Clearly & Often
What is Communication?
Importance to Motivation
Barriers to Effective Verbal Communication
Simple Communication Process
Hints to Improve Your Verbal Messages
Listening Skills by the Numbers
Poor Listening Habits
Asking “Good” Questions — Helps Effective Listening
Be a Better Listener
What is Non-Verbal Communication?
Hints on Non-Verbal Communication
Tips on Improving Communication

Chapter 5 – Solution 4—Build Commitment & Boost Morale
What is Commitment?
Importance of Employee Commitment
Four Types of Employee Commitment
Major Barriers to Commitment
Building Commitment For High Performance
Aligning Commitment with the Goals of the Organization
What is Morale?
Causes of Low Morale Among Employees
Consequences of Low Morale
Tips on Improving Morale

Chapter 6 – Solution 5—Empower Employees
What is Empowerment?
What are the Basics of Empowerment?
How do we Empower People?
Delegating Strengthens Employees

Chapter 7 – Solution 6—Recognize, Encourage & Reward Often
Benefits of Praising and Encouraging Employees
Results of Neglecting to Praise or Encourage Others
Building Bonds — Nurturing Important Relationships
Impact of Rewards and Incentives
Making Incentives and Rewards Work Successfully
What is a Quality Reward System?



Chapter 8 – Solution 7—Simplify Goals
What is the Importance of Goal Setting?
Goals Must Be:
7 Simple Steps in Setting Quality Goals
Time Frame for Goals
What are the Obstacles to Goal Setting?

Chapter 9 – Solution 8—Create “Partnership” Relationships
Explain Organization Operations — Give a “Feeling” of Ownership
How to Establish a “Partnership Relationship” With Employees?
Improving Interpersonal Relationships Skills
Benefits of a “Partnership Relationship”

Chapter 10 – Solution 9—Support Continuous Learning & Training
Importance of Learning/Knowledge for Employees
Nurturing and Supporting Employee Learning
Quality Learning and Training
Producing High Impact Learning
Learning & Training “Musts”
Learning and Training Methods

Chapter 11 – Solution 10—Promote Creative Thinking
What is Creative Thinking?
Importance in Motivating Employees
Actively Support Creative Thinking Learning Activities
How to Arouse Employee Creative Thinking?

Chapter 12 – Solution 11—Facilitate Readiness For Change
What are the Major Factors Influencing the Acceptance of Change?
Corporate Cultural Factors Affecting Likeliness for Employee Change
Motivating Employees to Change
Organizational Forces Shaping Employee Motivation and Readiness for Change
Methods to Motivate Employees and Overcome Resistance
The Manager as a Motivating Change Catalyst (Initiating and Managing Change)
Mission/Real Need
Employee Commitment to Change
Employee Resistance
Active Employee Involvement
Learning and Training
Timing and Conditions

Chapter 13 – Solution 12—Generate Humor & Fun
Fundamental Principles of Humor
General Characteristics of Fun
Benefits of Appropriate Humor & Fun on the Job
Why is Humor Lacking On The Job?
Humor — Effects on Team Motivation
What Can Managers do to Encourage Humor and Fun?

Chapter 14 – Solution 13—Encourage Physical Well-Being
Benefits of Regular Exercise
How to Promote Fitness Activities
Suggestions for Including Physical Fitness in the Daily Routine
Advantages of a Work-site Fitness Program
Good Nutrition/Proper Diet is Vital to Physical Fitness
Motivating Tips for Exercise Success

Chapter 15 – Solution 14—Stay Personally Motivated
Manager’s Role in Helping Employees Internalize Motivation
Characteristics of Motivated Managers
How Can You Improve Employee Motivation?
Generating Continuous Employee Motivation
Model Your Behavior After Successful People
Proven Ways to Keep Motivated

Motivation Theories – Summaries with Practical Applications
Hierarchy of Man’s Needs Theory (Abraham Maslow)
Frederick Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
David McClelland’s Three-Needs Theory
B.F. Skinner’s Reinforcement Theory
Victor Vroom’s Expectancy Theory
Social Learning Theory (Albert Bandura)
Goal-Setting Theory—(Recent Advocates: Gary Latham & Edwin Locke)

Internet Motivation and Self-Improvement Websites



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