Motivation MONDAY ON GOOD DAY ALABAMA (Page 2)

Lifelong Learning and Recognition

Great leaders encourage others to grow, and then recognize them for their accomplishments. The Personnel Board Graduation Celebration is a great example.

Stop "Quiet Quitting" at Home

Lifelong Learning and Recognition

"Quiet Quitting" is not just a workplace issue. Those who "quietly quit" in their personal relationships may cause damage as well.

Day of Encouragement

Lifelong Learning and Recognition

Day of Encouragement

Use the National Day of Encouragement as a starting point to encourage others every day.

Providing a Labor of Love

Motivational "-ate" Words #4

Providing a Labor of Love for something is a noble cause, and can restore your faith in humanity.

Motivational "-ate" Words #4

Leaders need to accentuate the positive, accommodate when possible, and anticipate the needs of others.

The Benefits of Listening

Motivational "-ate" Words #4

The Benefits of Listening

Improving your listening skills can encourage others, increase trust, and inspire self-growth.

Back to School for Adult Learners

There are three FREE resources that allow all of use to learn: Khan Academy, Goodwill Community Foundation, and Ted Talks.

Overcoming the Monday Blues

Back to School for Adult Learners

There is no need to dread Monday. Use these tips to help you get excited about Mondays.

Motivated by our 150th Episode

Back to School for Adult Learners

Motivated by our 150th Episode

Dunbar's Number. Smartphone Unlocks. Psalms. Mickey on a Megaphone. These are all covered today in our 150th Episode!

Overcoming Laziness

Humans as Sand Motivational Metaphor

Volunteering as Motivation

A little laziness is OK. A lot of laziness is not. Make routines, exercise, and consider the consequences to prevent laziness.

Volunteering as Motivation

Humans as Sand Motivational Metaphor

Volunteering as Motivation

Volunteering is a non-negotiable task of leadership. Pete shares three reasons why we all should volunteer.

Humans as Sand Motivational Metaphor

Each grain of sand is different. Each human is different. Use this metaphor with sand and humans as motivation today.

The Power of Two

Ways to Rejuvenate on Vacation

Don't Be Someone Your Aren't

Yesterday, we celebrated two holidays on the same day - Father's Day and Juneteenth. It got me me thinking about other leadership skills / motivational tactics that work better in pairs.

Don't Be Someone Your Aren't

Ways to Rejuvenate on Vacation

Don't Be Someone Your Aren't

You have been blessed with certain gifts, skills, and talents. Be true to those, or you may come across as disingenuous.

Ways to Rejuvenate on Vacation

You can't rejuvenate on vacation if you don't Remove certain things, Recharge as you see fit, and build Relationships with others.

Motivation by Preparation

Influence People by being Likeable

"Flying by the seat of your pants" may provide you a temporary adrenaline rush, but true leaders know the way to success is through consistent preparation.

Influence People by being Likeable

Dale Carnegie's classic book "How to Win Friends and Influence People" is just as relevant today as it was in 1937!

Motivate with -ate Words #3

Influence People by being Likeable

Motivate with -ate Words #3

Today is all about "building others up!" Spend time this week nominating, delegating, or celebrating someone you know!

Achieve your Dreams Safely!

Great win for NASCAR driver Ross Chastain at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend. He reached his goal...with a restrictor plate / tapered space on his car. When should you put a "restrictor plate" on your goals and dreams, and when should you go "full throttle?"

When is it OK to quit?

Achieve your Dreams Safely!

The success of this weekend's United States Football League (USFL) reboot is a great example of NOT quitting! But...is it ever OK for us to quit? I think so...and I share three reasons why!

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Achieve your Dreams Safely!

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Turn this audio UP. No...seriously...turn it up. Audio is really low when Mike Dubberly and I talk about Blooming where you are Planted!

Motivated by Savoring

Return to In-Person Networking

We need to 'savor' the small moments. A blooming tree. A giggling child. A tight hug from an elderly parent. As you work today through the "speed of life," be sure to slow down and savor at least one small moment.

Return to In-Person Networking

So happy to be be back in studio for the first time in two years with my friends at Good Day Alabama! Mike and I took this time to talk about post-pandemic traits for In-Person Networking Events.

Motivated by Kevin McCallister

Return to In-Person Networking

Motivated by Kevin McCallister

Kevin from the Home Alone movies reminds us to always face your challenges head-on, put others first, clean up your mess, and admit when you are wrong.

DST Time Changing Tips

Motivated By Gift Giving

DST Time Changing Tips

When you get an "extra hour" of sunlight during DST, what will you do with it to motivate yourself and others?

What do you Believe?

Motivated By Gift Giving

DST Time Changing Tips

Many songs have the word "believe" in the lyrics. Many of us need something to believe in, especially during the holiday season.

Motivated By Gift Giving

Giving gifts to others is an act of love, and is also very motivational. Here are more reasons why we get motivated when we give gifts to others.

Recharging your Batteries

Motivational Lessons from The Abilene Paradox

Recharging your Batteries

There are times of the year that wear us out emotionally and physically. Here are some tips to keep our energy up during those busy months.

Motivation by Reading

Motivational Lessons from The Abilene Paradox

Recharging your Batteries

Reading is not only fun, it can also improve your health. This segment shares why all of us should read more than we currently do.

Motivational Lessons from The Abilene Paradox

This 1974 story is still relevant today with messages of communication, groupthink, and speaking up!

Motivation by Travel

"Fall" into Flames for Relaxation

Motivation from Walt Disney

The benefits of Travel include being happier, healthier, and having less stress. You can achieve these benefits through local or national travel!

Motivation from Walt Disney

"Fall" into Flames for Relaxation

Motivation from Walt Disney

Here are three magical quotes from Walt Disney that align with the 50th Anniversary of WDW and can motivate us to higher achievements.

"Fall" into Flames for Relaxation

Research shows that fire elements such as candles, fireplaces, and firepits, can help people relax and reduce anxiety when used safely.

Leaves Change...We Should Too!

The 3 P's of Attending Conferences

Leaves Change...We Should Too!

Leaves are beautiful when they change colors. We can be too. Most successful people welcome change, and there are other change benefits as well!

Leading during a Crisis

The 3 P's of Attending Conferences

Leaves Change...We Should Too!

Whether you lead a family, lead a work team, or lead soldiers during war, you need to lead out front, be authentic, and have a support system when leading in times of crisis

The 3 P's of Attending Conferences

I highly recommend conferences for the People (Building Relationships), Place (Finding Creativity and Innovation) and the Proficiency (Learning New Skills)

Leave a Legacy

The BAM Model of Goal Setting

Love your Job/Org/Boss/Squad

Pete and Mike share the importance of leaving a legacy in both your personal and professional lives.

Love your Job/Org/Boss/Squad

The BAM Model of Goal Setting

Love your Job/Org/Boss/Squad

Since today is Valentine's Day, today's #motivationmonday is all about LOVE! Love your Job, Love your Organization, Love your Boss, and Love your Squad.

The BAM Model of Goal Setting

Set Goals, not Resolutions, with this simple three step model. Brainstorm, Analyze, and Modify.

Office Toys for Adults

3 R's of Goal Setting: Revisit, Reassess, and Retract

Office Toys for Adults

Even adults need office toys: Slinky's, Plasma Globes, Lava Lamps, and Fidget Spinners all have their place helping with stress, creativity, innovation, and concentration.

How to be a Good Sport

3 R's of Goal Setting: Revisit, Reassess, and Retract

Office Toys for Adults

When following a sports team, leading kid's athletic teams, or just managing a team, here are some good hints about being a humble winner and a respectful loser.

3 R's of Goal Setting: Revisit, Reassess, and Retract

If you set goals or resolutions on January 1, it is always good to revisit those 30 days later and reassess or even retract them.

Failing Forward

Preventing Self Sabotage

We all fail, but great leaders learn from it and "fail forward." How can you get better (and learn) from "failing forward?"

Preventing Self Sabotage

All of us self-sabotage from time to time. But we need to stop doing it. Instead, look to others and clarify your values.

Stop Assuming!

Preventing Self Sabotage

Stop Assuming!

Assumptions are just lies that we tell ourselves. Leaders should ask more questions in order to stop assuming.

Be Bold!

Disagree, then Commit

Being Bold is an essential trait of leadership. It does not mean cocky...or arrogant...or selfish. So what does it mean to be Bold?

Disagree, then Commit

With all the decisions leaders are making around mask mandates and remote work, there is no better time to exhibit this philosophy.

Let's Unpack That...

Disagree, then Commit

Let's Unpack That...

This phrase can both motivate and demotivate. Mike and I talk about these best times and ways to use this phrase.

Done is Better than Perfect

Freshness, Friendliness, and Teamwork via Hometown Takeover in Wetumpka, AL

Variety in Life = Motivation

Sheryl Sandberg once said that "Done is better than perfect." How can we use this concept to keep ourselves motivated?

Variety in Life = Motivation

Freshness, Friendliness, and Teamwork via Hometown Takeover in Wetumpka, AL

Variety in Life = Motivation

We need more variety at work, at home, and in life to keep us motivated and inspired. Here are some ways to add variety!

Freshness, Friendliness, and Teamwork via Hometown Takeover in Wetumpka, AL

Hometown Takeover (HGTV) in Wetumpka, AL, taught us that we can motivate others with freshness, friendliness, and teamwork!

Vacation as Inspiration

Overcoming Decision-Making Fatigue

Motivated by Trying New Things

Vacations can motivate us by improving our health, increasing our creativity, and providing value for the destinations where we travel.

Motivated by Trying New Things

Overcoming Decision-Making Fatigue

Motivated by Trying New Things

As we approach summer in our post-pandemic world, now is the time to try something new. It could really motivate you!

Overcoming Decision-Making Fatigue

We make so many decisions every day. How can we overcome the decision-making fatigue that occurs at the end of the day?

Motivated by Awards

Motivation Through Helping Others

Motivated by Awards

While the Academy Awards are great for Hollywood, we all could use some awards for our hard work. Pete shares the "how" and "when" to giving yourself a reward.

Fitness Motivation

Motivation Through Helping Others

Motivated by Awards

If you are struggling with motivating yourself towards your fitness goals, try changing your words, rewarding yourself, and making a verbal or written commitment.

Motivation Through Helping Others

Many folks lost homes and loved ones during the most recent tornados. What should we, as leaders, do to help and motivate those affected?

Leadership Lessons from COVID

Motivated by Daylight Savings Time

COVID-19 has negatively affected millions with loss of health, life, and jobs. So what have we learned as leaders this past year that keep us moving forward?

Motivated by Daylight Savings Time

Love it or hate it, Daylight Savings Time (DST) exists for most of us. What are some positive factors of DST that can motivate us?

March "Idioms"

Motivated by Daylight Savings Time

March "Idioms"

How can you use some of these idioms that include the word "March" to motivate, lead and inspire?