What Motivates People To Work Harder?

Entrepreneur Book Review On Rewarding Employees

What motivates you to work harder, go for the big account, and accomplish your business goals?  Think about that for just a moment.  Now think about your employees.  What do you think motivates them to work harder, use their time more efficiently, and give their best for your company's needs and goals, day after day, year after year?

It can be too easy to remain so focused on all the needs and demands of the business on a daily basis, that the employees can get overlooked, in terms of what is important for their success, which has a direct effect on the success of the business.

In a recent post by Marketing Consultant Randy Kirk, he reviews the book called "1001 Ways to Reward Employees" by Bob Nelson.  Randy Kirk goes on to share his own personal experiences with motivating employees, and further encourages business owners to use this book as a reference for creative ideas in not only telling your employees how much you appreciate their incredible work, but especially by showing your appreciation.

One way that employees can feel really fantastic about themselves is through rewards, praise, and public recognition.  "1001 Ways to Reward Employees" by Bob Nelson, is a great reference book to help you consider low cost or free ways to build your people up.  You can spend 20 or 30 minutes just skipping around through the text and you'll be stimulated to come up with your own variations.  It is like brainstorming, but with a book instead of a room full of people.

The ideas have been gleaned from 100's of interviews conducted with owners and managers of businesses, large and small.  Many won't apply to your situation at all.  Others will have you slapping your forehead wondering why you didn't already think of that.

Under the theory of the shoemaker whose children had no shoes, you might find this book helpful in motivating your own staffs and sales teams. A book that is well worth your attention.

You'll definitely want to check out this business book review on "To Sell Is Human."