Demotivators

Demotivationally Speaking

January 12, 2012

Motivation is always a hot topic for speakers, corporate leaders and managers alike. People look for new techniques on how to inspire, engage and otherwise influence employees. But rarely is the most obvious issue discussed: ‘What’s demotivating our people?’ Every person starts out a new job or position bubbling with energy. They’ve got ideas they [...]

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The Siren Song of Self-Help Books

August 19, 2011

Here’s a topic that I actually address in my own self-help book “Half a Glass: The Realist’s Guide”  (not my choice, the publisher categorized it as self-help, I always thought and still do, that it’s a great management book!) as well as my “Getting a Grip on Negativity” keynote. I strongly believe this and I [...]

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Demotivator: The “Secret” of Success

May 26, 2010

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Demotivator: Insight

April 7, 2010

  When the going gets tough, the tough get going. The smart left a long time ago. Tweet

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Demotivator: Hazards

June 3, 2009

You have to love the folks at Despair, Inc. Tweet

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Demotivator: Change

March 4, 2009

Just a quick follow up poster to this weeks newsletter. If you haven’t signed up yet, do so today! Tweet

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Demotivators: Innovation

December 18, 2008

Another funny poster from Despair Inc. Tweet

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Demotivator: Adversity

November 3, 2008

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1 Year Anniversary

August 8, 2008

Today is this blog’s 1 year anniversary. Also it is my 200th post. So celebrations abound. My gift to you is a small reminder that everyone has a place in the world (even if it’s not the one they wanted) Tweet

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Why do today, what you can put off til tomorrow?

July 17, 2008

I’m too busy to post but figured I should anyway. Tweet

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