EQ Factor

Did you know that one of the best choices in life – even at work – is gratitude? Being thankful is like a magical elixir that erases tension, and the cool thing is we can choose it. Conversely, one of the more damaging choices we can make is resentment. Simmering with jealousy or bitterness creates barriers that inhibit teamwork and productivity.

We can choose to be proactive or reactive, and those choices will have positive or negative ripple effects; but our choices are always in our control.

This is the final installment in a series about the six learned (extrinsic) motivators. In this final installment we’ll examine how different approaches to having a “life system” can drive our behavior.

By Daniel Bobinski Do you prefer stepping up and assuming leadership positions, or do you prefer a supporting role? This article is the fifth in a series about the six learned (extrinsic) motivators. The first installment examined the different ways people are...

By Daniel Bobinski What motivates you to give? Do you give for the satisfaction of being generally helpful, or do you give for specific reasons? This article is the fourth in a series about the six learned (extrinsic) motivators. The first installment examined the...

By Daniel Bobinski Did you know that people can be motivated – or demotivated – simply by their surroundings? This article is the third in a series about the six learned (extrinsic) motivators. In the first installment, I examined the different ways people are...