You can strengthen your motivation by reminding yourself:
1 to feel and act enthusiastically and in a committed way in your
work
2 to take responsibility when things go wrong rather than blaming
others
3 to identify ways you can lead by example
4 act on the 50:50 principle
5 to motivate by word and example rather than manipulation
6 set an example naturally rather than in a calculated way
7 not to give up easily
8 to ensure you are in the right job for your own abilities, interests
and temperament
9 to be able to cite experiences where what you have said or done
has had an inspirational effect on individuals, the team or the
organisation
10 that the three badges of leadership are enthusiasm, commitment
and perseverance.Select people who are highly motivated
The seven key indicators of high motivation are:
1 energy – not necessarily extrovert but alertness and quiet resolve
2 commitment – to the common purpose
3 staying power – in the face of problems/difficulties/set-backs
4 skill – possession of skills indicates aims and ambitions
5 single-mindedness – energy applied in a single direction
6 enjoyment – goes hand in hand with motivation
7 responsibility – willingness to seek and accept it.166 The John Adair Handbook of Management and Leadership