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Podcast Episode 248: Mastering Motivation -with Rob Lion

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This Episode: `Mastering Motivation -with Rob Lion`

Lucinda is joined by Rob Lion, from Black River Performance Management to discuss the critical elements of fostering intrinsic motivation and performance in the workplace. Rob, a full-time professor and expert in human resource development, emphasises the importance of understanding human behaviour, the psychological factors that influence motivation, and introduces the “CAR” model, which focuses on competency, autonomy, and relatedness as key drivers of intrinsic motivation.

Key Takeaways

Effective performance management requires a deep understanding of human behaviour and motivation. Organisations often fail to implement sustainable solutions because they overlook the psychological aspects of employee engagement.
High-quality intrinsic motivation is driven by three key elements: competency (the ability to perform tasks effectively), autonomy (the independence to make choices in work), and relatedness (the sense of connection with others). Addressing these needs can enhance employee motivation and performance.
Miscommunication and differing interpretations of terms like “motivation” and “engagement” can hinder organisational effectiveness. It’s crucial to establish a common language and understanding among team members to foster better communication and collaboration.
Organisational culture will develop either intentionally (by design) or unintentionally (by default). Leaders must actively cultivate a positive culture that supports intrinsic motivation and employee well-being to ensure long-term success.

Best Moments

“Work should fuel the human spirit and not drain it, focusing on performance but not at the expense of the employee experience.”

“The secret of high performance in people is that we might have the best process, but if people haven’t bought into it, humans make things fail.”

“High quality, intrinsic motivation requires three different elements: competency, autonomy, and relatedness.”

“It’s easier for me to tell you, you need to get this done, as opposed to having a conversation that moves us into this alignment category.”

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About The Guest, Dr. Rob Lion

Dr. Rob Lion is a professor of human resource development at Idaho State University. He specializes in culture, leadership development, strategy, and organizational performance. In addition to his teaching and research, Rob and his wife, Angie Lion, own Black River Performance Management (www.blackriverpm.com). With over 20 years in leadership and organizational development, he is recognized as a visionary leader who promotes actionable science-backed solutions for individuals and organizations.

Rob is a dynamic speaker and consultant who understands how to integrate the theory and teachings of best practices into organizational practices, resulting in strategic and sustainable improvement solutions. Rob provides expert guidance to clients, addressing their “people” needs, obstacles, and opportunities. Rob’s work aims to demystify the process of leading others.

Black River’s motto is “Work should fuel the human spirit, not drain it!”

Connect with Rob…

Link to his website: www.blackriverpm.com

His LinkedIn: https: //www.linkedin.com/in/robertlion/

About The Host

Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles. Lucinda, for over 10 years as CEO of Actus Software has worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. Certainly, it was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together.

“If you look up, you rise up”

How To Be A Change Superhero – by Lucinda Carney