Episode 5: The Team That Loves Mondays with Andrew Biernat

Andrew Biernat is a strategic business consultant, keynote speaker, and author of the book The Team That Loves Mondays.In this episode, we explore how motivation is an intrinsic, collaborative process rather than something imposed from the outside. We discuss practical strategies for fostering lasting engagement, addressing systemic barriers, and creating cultures that inspire energy and high performance, especially in challenging times. The following are highlights from our discussion - The misconception that motivation is something you do to othersThe critical role of intrinsic motivators: autonomy, belonging, and competenceHow assessment tools can empower self-awareness and drive motivationThe importance of ongoing conversations and embedding motivation into team cultureStrategies for sustaining change amid organizational shifts and crisesPractical tips for leaders to create space, set boundaries, and build resilienceThe power of pre-planning for hard moments and disruptionsThe paradigm shift: influencing motivation collaboratively rather than controlling itKey language cues to retire, like "I can't" and "I'm busy," to foster growthThe significance of consistency and intentional reflection for long-term impact The Team That Loves Mondays can be found on Amazon.