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inspirational speaker who tailored the seminar to the needs of the
individual students being instructed. This office thanks the Mayors Office
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Timothy K. Lynch
Office of Fleet Management
City of Philadelphia
Rick has a magical approach that provides a clear and
concise message specifically designed to the needs of his
audience. Rick will provide all the motivational magic you
will ever need, propelling your organization to the next
level of greater success.
Thomas Mulhern
Frontier Communications
Rick Saldan is a compelling and absorbing motivational speaker and
magician.I have been to five of his
Motivational Magic presentations and it is amazing how he keeps our
college audiences on the edge of their seats.
A highly entertaining performer with great comedy flair. Rich content to
increase students' productivity, peak performance and motivation. If you
need an outstanding motivational speaker for colleges, Rick is definitely
one of the world's greatest speakers and magicians!
Dr. Rob Gilbert, Sport Psychologist,
Montclair State University
Rick Saldan has the wit, wisdom and sorcery of a wizard. He
has a dynamic personality, and all will enjoy his
captivating stories, comedy and magic!
Dennis Slaughter
Credit Suisse First Boston
Rick Saldan delivers a first-class show! A pro in every
sense of the word. Funny, unique, entertaining and polished.
Brian Letscher, Actor
Hawaii Five-O, NCIS, Cold Case, Law & Order and The Mentalist.
Rick Saldan is a wonderful combination of master magician, comic
improviser and first class speaker. The audience loved his program, which
was music to our ears. If you love celebrity motivational speakers such as
Tom Hopkins, Dale Carnegie and Zig Ziglar, then you'll love Rick!
Dottie Burman, President
Burtley Productions, Inc.
Rick Saldan
is an incredibly talented performer and motivational speaker with great insight. He shares many powerful
motivational messages that will enhance your life for the better!
Jack Murray, President
Dream Illusions
Rick is one of the best inspirational speakers on
the scene today. Funny, fun loving and highly energetic. If you want to
make your next event into an extraordinary one, then invite professional
speaker Rick Saldan and his amazing Motivational Magic.
Andres Lara, President
Inspiration Times Magazine
Art of Motivation Author: Jane Miller
Just yesterday a small business owner called my office, his voice rather hopeful when he asked, ¡°Jane, do you have some sort of video I can show to my employees to get them motivated?¡± A couple of key things about motivation that this and every manager should know are: you really can¡¯t motivate anybody to do anything, but you can create the right conditions for motivation to occur intrinsically (within one¡¯s self).
You, as a manager (or parent or coach for that matter), must create ideal conditions in an environment that sets the stage for motivation, if indeed you want a workforce that digs a little deeper, pushes a bit harder, is creative and innovative. And you do, don¡¯t you?
What Doesn¡¯t Motivate
Money. We all need it to support our families and ourselves. It¡¯s definitely an incentive. But compensation, which includes pay and benefits, doesn¡¯t motivate; it normally activates employees to do the minimum that is required in their job descriptions.
Competition. Whether in the form of sales contests, piecework incentives, or close supervision, competitive methods may seem to increase motivation and productivity. The perception is that they can and do, for a little while anyway. The down side is that even with this perceived increase in motivation and productivity, the desire of the individual to engage in the activity for its own sake is depleted. You see, with intrinsic motivation, the reward is the activity itself!
Recognition. Praise and rewards are excellent ways to say, ¡°Job well done.¡± They are necessary in a consistent way for employees to gauge their performance, but should not be used as motivator. Such contingent use of rewards and praise makes employees wonder what your motives may be. In other words the employee says, ¡°Now what does she want from me?¡±
Disciplinary Action. Negative feedback can be disastrous if employees are made to feel incompetent and controlled. While we cannot ignore poor performance, we can be autonomy-supportive in our manner of approach. This simply means that we try to see things from the employee¡¯s perception and we offer an opportunity for self-direction.
What Does Motivate
Since intrinsic motivation is key to an employee¡¯s performance and fulfillment on the job, create an environment where intrinsic motivation can flourish! Here¡¯s how. Make sure employees have the expertise and tools they need to be, and feel, competent to do the job that¡¯s been entrusted to them. This may be in the form of physical tools, office equipment, skills training, or certain communication strategies. Seek to understand their point of view by trying to see things from the employee perspective. Don¡¯t know what it is? Ask them. Conduct an anonymous survey if need be. Talk to your customers, too.
Allow employees to make their own choices. Let them choose the ways and methods to get the results you¡¯re looking for. Let them have a say in how things get done and what the outcome is expected to be. Be responsive to employees. Show employees that you see them as human beings with a set of personal values and principles that they bring to the job.
Let them discover their own authenticity, which in turn leads them to act out of self-direction (autonomy). Assist them in their search to discover their destinies, both on the job and off, and you will have employees realizing personal fulfillment. Then, explore the ways that employees¡¯ values, principles and destiny line up (align) with those of your company -- and wow! Synergy!
In our guidebook, we explore how companies can do all this, and on a limited budget, too. Investing in employees will provide high returns in ways you will see, hear, and feel including increased productivity and innovation, creative problem solving, reduced turnover and lower absenteeism.
Jane Miller consults on Authenticity in the Midst of Chaos, motivation and personal & professional development. Reach Jane at 1.888.510.2665 or at www.leba.net/~jmiller. Email: jmiller@leba.net
