“Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.” ~ Stephen R. Covey
Managers are expected to motivate the staff they oversee; it comes with the job title. If Stephen Covey, the author of one of most influential self-help book written, states that “motivation is a fire from within,” how is it possible for this to be done?
Motivation comes from within. You cannot motivate someone who is inherently unmotivated. However, you can certainly do things to reinforce someone's motivation, but you can also de-motivate employees by not treating them well.
