Mistakes Every Owner Makes About Motivation

Most business owners believe motivation is something they need to create . They assume their job is to inspire, energize, push, or light a fire under their team. When performance drops, they reach for motivational talks, incentives, contests, or the occasional “pep rally” meeting meant to wake everyone up. And when those tactics stop working, the conclusion is usually the same: “My team just isn’t motivated.” That belief feels logical. It is also wrong. Motivation is not something leaders…