Why is self-motivation important to leaders and managers?
Every leader and manager must reach stretch targets and goals through the efforts and commitment of others. The self-motivation of the “others” is a strategic edge that determines whether those targets are reached or exceeded. If the “others” are not self-motivated they exhibit poor performance behaviors blaming, excusing, rationalizing, bashing, ducking issues and complying. If the “others” are self-motivated they exhibit high performance behaviors taking ownership, showing a sense of urgency, being proactive, showing initiative, demonstrating commitment, rising above circumstances etc.
