Motivation is a collection of factors internal and external to oneself that determines the direction and sustainability of a person’s behavior, a person’s level of effort, and the level of persistence.

Growth is connected to self-actualization, the peak of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

Personal initiative:

• Consistent with the organization’s mission
• A long-term focus
• Goal-directed and action-oriented
• Persistent in the face of obstacles and setbacks
• Self-starting and proactive

Rewards expectancy is a part of motivation, includes both extrinsic rewards and intrinsic rewards

Role perception is a part of motivation, in setting expectations that can be met

Intrinsic motivation is linked to creativity (see also TED Talk)

Type I behavior is the seeking of autonomy, mastery and purpose, as opposed to Type X behavior which is extrinsically motivated

Shoutout to fixed mindset vs. growth mindset

Grit is the tenacity in working through obstacles and finding new motivation.

Leadership that motivates:

Leaders create an environment of autonomy, mastery and purpose. The medium for this is the leader-member exchange (LMX).

Empowering leadership is leadership that helps employees have motivation and in turn become their own leaders.

Motivating Millennials…. sigh…. motivating Generation Z is also in here!

Big Five personality traits listed, neuroticism is negatively correlated with leadership (big surprise). Agreeableness is much murkier.

Humility required to lead! I hope… also the desire for dominance is a balance thing as well…

MOTIVATING VOLUNTEERS IS A SECTION HOLY CRAP

Factors motivating volunteers:

• Event image
• Congruity with personal values
• Development of personal contacts
• Community involvement
• Personal growth

Six areas likely to motivate volunteers:

• Values
  • Express concern for others through helping those who need assistance; volunteer is motivated by altruistic or humanitarian concerns
• Understanding
  • Gain learning experience while sharing one’s knowledge, skills and abilities
• Social
  • Motivated by the opportunity to work with others
• Career
  • Prepare for new career
• Protective
  • Reducing guilt related to being more fortunate
• Enhancement
  • Obtaining satisfaction related to personal growth

INDEED.