Most employees aren’t unmotivated—they’re unsupported. And the person who determines whether they thrive or withers is usually their manager. When intrinsic motivation is low, it’s rarely because employees don’t care. It’s almost always because their environment — shaped primarily by their direct manager — isn’t giving them the conditions to care. Every major study on engagement and motivation (Gallup, McKinsey, … Read More
What to Do If You’re the Culture Problem
Let’s have an uncomfortable conversation — the kind most people avoid: What if the real culture issue at work… is you? Not the toxic boss.Not the broken system.Not “the team that just doesn’t get it.” What if the friction, the misalignment, the tension you keep feeling……isn’t coming from the culture — but through you? Sound harsh? Maybe. But stick with … Read More