Motivating others...

Motivation is the psychological feature that arouses one to take action towards a desired goal. That is the official definition of motivation. What does motivation mean to you? How can you motivate others and yourself? These are the types of challenging questions we face on a daily basis when we try to inspire others to strive for the stars.

People are motivated by two major motivations the desire for gain and the fear of loss. From a psychological perspective the key to persuading others is through motivation. It is a consistent challenge to motivate others to attain their own goals and help you attain yours along the way. It is important to understand that human wants are only limited by our own imagination. As an inspiring individual it is up to you to figure out what motivates others to achieve their goals and help you with yours. When you can show a person how he or she can get more of the things he or she wants by helping you achieve your goals, you can motivate them to act on your behalf.

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs he focused on the fact that human beings need to satisfy their general needs (physiological, safety, love, and esteem) before they can act unselfishly. This is an interesting concept to understand when you are trying to motivate others to not only achieve their goals but also help you along the path to your desired outcome. The most successful leaders in the world have figured out how to motivate others to achieve higher level goals. They understand that every interaction between human beings involves some degree of persuasion and influence. This is why great leaders take the time to figure out what others really want by asking questions before they act. When you take the time to understand what others really want it will allow you the ability to help others get motivated by showing them how you can help them achieve their goals. Remember people are motivated by their reasons not yours.

The reality of motivating others lies in your ability to figure out what others really want. In addition to that you also need to understand the art of persuasion. Persuasion is not a negative thing if you have the intention to help others achieve their goals while soliciting their help to aid you on your path. The best leaders know that every human action is motivated by something. It's our job to find out what motivates others and then provide that motivation.

Most neurologists believe that we only use up to 10% of our brain power. The question is, how do we utilize the 90% that we do not typically use? The answer to that intriguing question lies in your ability to think out of the box and take every human interaction strategically. Stop thinking with an automatic response and start utilizing all of your interactions with others as a step to motivate.

In my next article I will be discussing self-mastery... Until then enjoy the beautiful weather!

Michael Joseph
Website: www.pillarsofpositivity.com
Email: michael@pillarsofpositivity.com