Course Introduction & Increasing Motivation by Giving and Receiving Feedback
  • Thank You Message from Chris
  • Course Introduction, Free Book & What We Will Learn in this Course
  • How to Take This Course
  • Motivating by Approval: Praising "EVEN MORE" & "ONLY" Criticizing in Private
  • Exercise #1: Providing Encouragement
  • Exercise #2: Asking for Feedback
  • Exercise #3: Analyzing the Data from the Feedback Surveys
  • Motivating by 360 Degree Team Based Reviews
  • Motivating by Appreciating Part-Time Employees & Contractors (If Applicable)
  • Motivating by Getting to Know Employees (Better)!
Increasing Motivation Through Team Building Exercises (Improves Team's Culture)
  • Introduction to Team Building Exercises (What, Why & How of this Section)
  • Exercise #4: 2 Passive Ways to Get Employees to Know Each Other Better
  • Exercise #5: Innovation Team Building Game
  • Exercise #6: Additional Games to Help Everyone Learn More About Each Other
  • Exercise #7: Changing (or Reinforcing) Your Team’s Culture
  • Exercise #8: Annual Fun “Team Appreciation Week”
  • Exercise #9: Creating A Simple Motivational Team Based Goal Together
Increasing Motivation by Giving Non-$ Incentives, Giving Back & Giving Autonomy
  • Intro to Non-$ Incentives,Giving Back+Autonomy (What, Why & How of this Section)
  • Motivating by Gifts that Are Not Expensive (But Are Worth Their Weight in Gold)
  • Exercise # 10: Non-Cash Based Incentives that Will Motivate Employees
  • Motivating by Equity Ownership &/Or Stock Options
  • Motivating by Giving Autonomy & Understanding What Drives Employees!
  • Motivating by Giving Back
Increasing Motivation by Nurturing & Hiring the Right Employees (& Vice Versa)
  • Intro to Nurturing +Hiring the Right Employees (What, Why & How of this Section)
  • Motivating by Increasing Employee Exposure & Confidence
  • Motivating by Education & Mentoring
  • Exercise #11: Helping Employees Achieve Their Goals/Reach Their Full Potential
  • Motivating by Hiring the Right Employees (and Vice Versa)
  • Motivating by You Not Coming to Work On Certain Days…(Yes!)
Increasing Motivation by Embracing Innovation, Equality & Risk Taking
  • Intro to Innovation, Equality & Risk Taking (What, Why & How of this Section)
  • Motivating by Embracing Innovative Thinking
  • Motivating by Treating Everyone An Equal
  • Motivating by Encouraging Risk Taking “and Being OK With Failure”
  • Exercise #12: Embracing Innovation, Destroying Walls & Encouraging Risk Taking
Increasing Motivation by Improving the Office, More Fun +Quality of Life Balance
  • Motivating by Being Flexible & Encouraging Work/Life Balance
  • Motivating by Improving the Physical Office Environment
  • Motivating by Making Work More Fun, Keeping it Light & Being Self Deprecating
  • Motivating by Celebrating Success & Milestones
  • Exercise #13: Changing/Improving the Office Environment, Fun & Work Life Balance
Increasing Motivation by Improving Communications (Listening, Transparency+More)
  • Motivating by Listening & Explaining Why (Not Just What)
  • Motivating by Being Transparent
  • Exercise #14: Increasing Transparency, Explaining Why+Booking More 1x1 Meetings!
  • Increasing Motivation by Giving An AWESOME Inspirational "FIRE THEM UP" Speech!
Analyzing The Best Motivating Firms and Motivation Best Practices
  • Motivating by Studying How the Best Companies Motivate!
  • What 5 Things De-Motivated Me & What 5 Things Motivated Me in My Career?
  • Exercise #15: Motivating Best Practices: Self Reflection/Your Influencers
Course Conclusion and Additional Resources
  • Course Conclusion & Thank You!
  • Side Note: Motivation by Inspirational Coach Methods by Studying Vince Lombardi
  • Side Note: Motivating by Positive Attitudes & Studying Bill McDermott from SAP
Bonus Materials
  • Bonus Lecture