The Leader's Role in Motivation with Susan Fowler on The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Susan Fowler, who is the author of various by-lined articles, peer-reviewed research, and six books, including the bestselling Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager with Ken Blanchard. In her new best-seller, Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work…and What Does, she applies psychological discoveries that lay out a successful, research-based model and course of action to assist leaders as they guide their people towards the kinds of motivation that results in increased productivity and engagement, as well as a profound sense of purpose. If you’re tired of unsuccessful attempts to drive your team towards increased motivation, you won’t want to miss this powerful, insightful episode!

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In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • What the “Motivational Dilemma” is — and why leaders are shocked (and relieved) after they realize this concept
  • The different types of motivational outlooks, and why leaders should begin using the “Optimal Motivation” process for their team in order to produce successful results
  • How leaders can help their team find their own personal motivational outlooks during change initiatives and/or projects

Don't assume your values are the same as those you lead.

Remarkable Dialogue

Let’s get the conversation started with a question that Susan mentions in today’s episode:

“When it comes to facilitating new projects or change initiatives, how can you — as a leader — connect organizational values with your team’s own personal values?”
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Kevin Eikenberry is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. He has spent over 30 years helping organizations across North America, and leaders from around the world, on leadership, learning, teams and teamwork, communication and more.

Twice he has been named by Inc.com as one of the Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World and 100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next Conference. The American Management Association named him a “Leaders to Watch” and he has been twice named as one of the World's Top 30 Leadership Professionals by Global Gurus. Top Sales World has named him a Top Sales & Marketing Influencer several times, and his blog has been named on many “best of” lists. LeadersHum has named him one of the 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership in 2023.

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