What is Motivation?
Motivation is the ability to energise and inspire yourself and others to achieve goals, complete tasks, and drive success. It’s about creating a vision of what’s possible and communicating it with energy and passion. When you can motivate others, you become someone wonderful to collaborate with or be led by. After all, we love working with people who help us become the best versions of ourselves.
Why Is Motivation Important in the Workplace?
Motivation increases productivity, creativity, and the quality of work achieved. A motivated team is an energised team. When people feel motivated, they are more positive, show greater initiative, and support each other.
Motivation also fosters resilience and adaptability, crucial traits in today’s ever-changing work environments. Motivated individuals are far more likely to persist through tough times, driving themselves and their teams toward ultimate success.
A Real-Life Example: Motivating Through Crisis
I’ll never forget the day the UK went into lockdown in 2020. Businesses were paralysed, deals were lost, and uncertainty loomed large. Like many others, 4D was faced with roadblocks. Yet, I knew what we needed to do.
By dialling up my energy and creativity, I set a clear vision: not just surviving the pandemic but thriving through it. I communicated to the team with passion, igniting a sense of possibility. We had the tools to make it work:
- A practical wellbeing programme
- Training to build confidence during uncertainty
- Online workshops and webinars that could reach global audiences
What followed was a motivated mindset of “We can do this!” Armed with an iPhone, I headed to the woods near my house to record resilience videos for social media, inspiring others who were in the same boat. By setting this tone of motivation, we turned challenges into opportunities and helped countless others do the same.
The Ripple Effect of Motivation
Motivation doesn’t just solve problems—it inspires a growth mindset. Working with motivated people teaches us to look for what’s possible, even when things go wrong. And by modelling a motivated attitude, you show others how to overcome difficulties in their own lives, creating a lasting impact.
Even better? Motivation is reciprocal. By motivating others, you’ll often find that they energise and inspire you in return, especially when you face challenges.
“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” – Booker T. Washington
How to Be More Motivating Today
Motivating others can be as simple as using energising phrases like “You can do it!” or “We’ve got this!” Say it with an energy level of 8 or higher, and watch how your positivity spreads. Whether it’s a colleague, a project, or a personal goal, your energy has the power to inspire action.
Motivation in Practice: The CHARM Framework
Being good to work with means embodying the CHARM qualities:
- Collaborative
- Honest
- Appreciative
- Reliable
- Motivating
These five traits will help you elevate your personal and professional relationships, making you not just a good colleague—but an amazing one.
Your Call to Action
Who can you motivate today? What project could benefit from your energy and vision? By dialling up your motivation, you’re not only inspiring others but creating a positive, productive, and energised environment for yourself.
Motivation is the gift that keeps on giving—so start sharing it today!
4D Personal Profile Series
We’re thrilled to introduce the latest 4D OnDemand Series: the Personal Profile Series. Focusing on self-reflection and what it means to be good to work with, this series offers the perfect training solution for you, your team, and your organisation. It provides the language, tools, and tips to help you take control of your personal and professional narrative—both in person and online—so that the way you present yourself, and how others perceive you, maximises your opportunities, connections, and success.
Explore our training programmes on Confidence and Impact, Leadership Development, and Executive Coaching to help you make a lasting impression today.
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With love,
The 4D Team x