Leadership and Motivation

“This book really tries to get to the bottom of what it’s all about, including a bit of theory and a lot of practical tips, as well as uplifting quotes to remind you that you’re not the only person out there that finds being a manager difficult.” IET Engineering Management

“This…is a must for those responsible for the challenging task of motivating others in the work place…Definitely a title worth taking a peek at.” Niche Personal Loans

“Well-known author and leadership guru, John Adair, argues that it is only by understanding the needs that drive motivation that you can really inspire your colleagues.” Professional Manager

What motivates people is an important consideration for captains of industry, commerce and the public sector – in fact anyone who works with other people – since people are central to the success of organizations.

Leadership and Motivation explores the subject in depth. John Adair reassesses the theories of Herzberg and Maslow – still the major contributors to our understanding of motivation – in the context of Action-Centred Leadership – the concept pioneered and developed by the author.

Central to the book are the Fifty-Fifty Rule and the Eight Key Principles of Motivating Others. With the Fifty-Fifty Rule, Adair states that half of a person’s motivation comes from within and half is due to their environment – especially the leadership they encounter there.

Hardback | 160 pages | November 2006
ISBN: 9780749447984

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