Tag: motivation
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Why does my corporate job love to pit me against my peers?
It’s inevitable. At some point, a manager will stride into the team meeting and announce that there’s a new competition in town. It might be “Star of the Month,” “Biggest Sale,” “Fastest to Hit Target,” or “Most Clients Signed This Quarter.” It’s all wrapped up as a way to motivate and encourage people to do…
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Why does corporate love to force goals down my throat?
Have you ever had a manager tell you need to set your own career goals or else? Else being some mysterious omen. I have. And honestly, while the idea might be rooted in good intentions, the way it appears in the workplace is like getting root canal. Goals are supposed to be motivating. They are…
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