Paul McGee is author of 'SUMO', a best-selling book on personal motivation. This article takes a detailed look at each of the six SUMO principles, and offers practical advice on how they can be applied in the workplace.
Use this simple exercise to reflect on leadership experiences that have inspired you and to think about what you can do to be a truly inspirational team leader. Allow yourself about 20 minutes to complete it.
What is it that motivates us to go the extra mile and how can we take responsibility for our own motivation? Here, we provide a brief overview of where the drive that keeps us going comes from.
An individual exercise aimed at letting individuals analyse what motivational category they fit into, and therefore what motivates them. Allow 20 minutes for completion.
Take this interactive quiz to help you find out how self-motivated you are so that you can motivate yourself effectively, and get more things done.
Harness the power of intrinsic motivation by giving your people greater autonomy, enabling them to master skills they want to develop, and creating purpose.
Need some extra motivation to get things done? Learn how to motivate yourself to do those undesirable tasks.
Learn how intelligent, "hopeful thinking" can make you happier, healthier and more successful, according to Snyder's Hope Theory.
Overcome your fear of failure and you can neutralize self-sabotage. Learn how to move forward through positive thinking that builds self-confidence.
It's easy to get stuck in a rut, but make sure you have the tools to get out of it. Use these top 10 tips to boost your personal morale and stay positive.
Negative behaviors and destructive habits can hold you back in your life and your career. Learn how to beat them with these nine simple strategies.
