motivation Archives

Better Beginnings: 9 Tips for Successful Starts

by Karin Hurt | Oct 4, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Employee Engagement & Energy | 10 comments

How you begin matters. Better beginnings lead to better outcomes. Prepare the team. Reinforce the vision. Energize the plans. Refresh the excitement. Do you begin well? “Let us nourish beginnings. Not all things are blest, but the seeds of all things are blest....

Recognition Rodeo: More Insights From The Online Community

by Karin Hurt | Sep 14, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 0 comments

I have been delighted with the dialogue and debate spurred by last Saturday’s post on Recognition Power Words, also recognized on Wally Bock’s 3 Star Leadership Blog this week. All week, people have continued to vigorously contribute and comment on the...

How Personal Challenges Motivate Success: A Guest Post from Sara Parrish

by Karin Hurt | Sep 7, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 5 comments

Going through life we sometimes run into road blocks, challenges and uninvited detours. Bankruptcy, foreclosure, divorce, and serious illness are just the beginning of a long line of challenges that distract us from our career goals. These challenges can, and often...

How to Pick the Right Big Goal

by Karin Hurt | Jul 5, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Results & Execution | 4 comments

Want more success and fun for your team? Try picking one BIG goal. When looking to make a difference for the business, I always look for the “one big goal” that we can accomplish that will really make an impact. As Covey would say, what is your most...