EPISODE · Nov 12, 2023 · 4 MIN
Discovering Desire: Crafting Questions to Uncover Workplace Motivations
from Coaching Conversations in 2025 · host Tim Hagen
Send us Fan MailWhat if you could unlock the secret to understanding what truly motivates people and apply this knowledge effectively in workplace scenarios? Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we unravel this fascinating topic and share experiences from our work with a financial institution. We discuss the critical importance of asking the right questions that help individuals identify their own desires and motivations. We also delve into the dichotomy of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, laying out strategies to identify and leverage both for improved communication and productivity.We narrate an intriguing story about a graphic designer whose true motivations were misunderstood by her company, illustrating the significance of aligning individual motivators with organizational intentions. This is a compelling demonstration of the fundamental principle that motivates people: their desired state, or their "end game." We also explain how to craft questions that reveal this desired state and how people view their current roles. Join us as we dissect the dynamics of motivation, equipping you with the tools to understand your own and others' motivators, thereby enhancing your ability to communicate effectively. Let's embark on this exploration of motivation in the workplace. You wouldn't want to miss out on these insights!Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they've applied. In addition each book comes with the self analysis link that prompts them to share what they've learned and what they've put into action leading to greater learner application aCoaching Talks is a dynamic leadership development speaking series customized to your needs. Need help spreading the value and application of workplace coaching? Let us help:We provide many styles of speaking services:We provide virtual keynotesWe specialize in 4 part virtual series (we always customize)We have a unique feature called "Speaker Tracks" where we send to all audience members reinforcement lessons after the talk (to the pc or cell phone), thus keeping people on track after the talkGet More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/241193119118149
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Send us Fan Mail What if you could unlock the secret to understanding what truly motivates people and apply this knowledge effectively in workplace scenarios? Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we unravel this fascinating topic and share experiences from our work with a financial institution. We discuss the critical importance of asking the right questions that help individuals identify their own desires and motivations. We also delve into the dichotomy of intrinsic and extrinsic mo...
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