We move to action because we are motivated to do so. If we do not move to action then this happens because either we are not (naturally) motivated or we are demotivated (externally) thus, it is obvious that motivation comes from within.

We are naturally inclined to act according to our intrinsic motivating factors. Motivation can be maintained by external factors (rewards, behavior etc.).

International research has shown that a few of the most important motivating factors in organizations are:

To feel respected, quality of leadership, type of work, need to feel useful and important, work-life balance, base pay etc.

Why are some people more motivated than others?

Either they have motivating factors which others do not naturally have for a particular task or job role or they have developed their (self) motivation (e.g. through knowledge, skills) up to a higher level.

At this higher motivation level they are inclined to achieve higher levels of performance. How can I identify my natural motivators and/or develop them?)

You may create your own action plans and develop those motivating factors (natural strengths) which are essential for what you want or need to achieve in your professional life.

The results strongly depend on your own determination and persistence.

External demotivation

If we feel that we are externally demotivated then we must identify the real external influences and either avoid them or try to see them with positive thinking and turn them around to positive motivators.

 Summary: All human beings are motivated to do something. The level of motivation for a particular job or task depends greatly on: Our temperament (natural strengths).

  Whether we like what we are doing (passion)

• Our self-motivation (knowledge, skills, self-confidence, focus of control) professionals all over the world to discover their strengths and other motivating factors.

 A manager in an organization can maintain (or improve) the motivation of his team by (for example):

 • Treating them with respect

• Providing opportunities to gain new knowledge and improve skills

• Encouraging and/or rewarding

• Being a role model

• Being a mediator etc.