We are happy when we are in harmony; according to the Tao Te Chingi, in harmony with the Tao. The Tao is the Way – essentially, the natural flow of the universe and how it operates. It is an impersonal force according to the Tao Te Ching, but there is no problem in calling this ‘God’ if one wishes to. The point is that the universe conforms and complies with certain rules and principles and when we violate these we suffer.
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Improving Productivity
Productivity is a people issue. People make things happen, or not. This seems to be a revelation to some managers, as if merely pushing people around and simply paying them a wage leads to high productivity. The reality is that this approach leads to subtle sabotage and non-vocal resistance: lip-service to the organizations and itsContinue reading “Improving Productivity”
Motivation and the 3 Ps
Motivation, as I like to say, is not a benefit, rather it is a feature of the work experience. What does this mean? It means that it is quite difficult to sell motivation either as a product or a concept to senior people who buy training and people development stuff. Yes, of course, everyone wantsContinue reading “Motivation and the 3 Ps”
The Three Priority Decisions of Your Life
All decisions have consequences, so this blog is not minimising the importance of carefully considering any choice you have to make. But in the scheme of things the Pareto Principle applies: 80% of decisions are pretty low grade, and on 20% of our decisions big outcomes depend.
The Mapping Motivation Series 