9 Inspirational Keys vs. 9 Motivational Killers

In today’s highly competitive job market, it’s not enough for business owners to offer attractive salaries & health benefits. Workers are driven more than ever by passion, purpose, and principles. In fact, there are at least 9 reasons beyond financial reward that makes one gig sexier than another. So whether you’re an employer hoping to attract talent, or job-seeker tallying the true value of your next workplace, consider the following…

9 Inspirational Keys vs. Motivational Killers

New vs. Old stuff
Fun vs. boring
Career advancement vs. Dead-end job
Championship potential vs. Losing record
Emotionally rewarding vs. No sense of purpose
Respect and recognition vs. Disrespect and being ignored
Making a difference vs. No sense of contribution
Positive environment vs. Negative environment
Being part of a team vs. No sense of belonging

 

The 10th and final key is usually about money, including future upside. After all, everyone needs to pay the bills. But study after study shows that people take lower paying jobs for quality of life, even if they have the opportunity for bigger salaries. If the experience is more rewarding, they’re also less likely to quit or burn out.

In the end, life and business decisions go hand-in-hand as individuals and families seek out better schools, stronger communities, and inspiring workplaces. Volunteers even spend their weekends and evenings doing something they love, not for the money, but for passion and purpose!

As Maya Angelou says, “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”

 

 

This blog is from a chapter section in…

The 4 Essentials of Entrepreneurial Thinking

Essential 2, Strategy 7 – Hardcore Goal Execution