The Motivation Doctor Radio Show

The P's and Q's of Public Speaking

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:47:00 GMT

Public speaking is still one of our greatest fears; it turns grown men and women into nervous wrecks. However, help is at hand; all you need to remember are your P's and Q's - 10 Steps to a successful presentation.

6 Reasons Why Some People Are Difficult

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:12:00 GMT

Research tells us that only two percent of the population are genuinely difficult, and we've probably all been difficult to someone in our life. So, what causes this difficulty?

Motivational Managers Think in a Different Way

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMT

To be a Motivational Manager, you need to break some old habits and establishing some new ones. You need to start thinking and acting in a different way.

Discover the Five Factors of Success

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:55:00 GMT

There are five basic characteristics that successful people have. Your success in your business and personal life, is highly dependant on your ability to implement these factors

How the Good Leaders Do It

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:17:00 GMT

To be a successful leader and manager, you've got to know the business you're in, but more importantly, you've got to know how to get the best out of your people.

How to Deal With Whinging Staff

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:25:00 GMT

Instead of ignoring or trying to deal with whatever staff are whinging or complaining about; it's much more productive to stop the complaints in the first place.

Why is it So Difficult to Motivate People

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:52:00 GMT

Managing and motivating people is the hardest job in the world. Every human being is different and they're driven by emotions and not logic.

One Way to Live Longer

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:32:00 GMT

Smiling and being agreeable influences your life in a positive way. Switching on a smile will ensure you'll be happier and everyone else will be happier!

7 Simple Steps to Get More Out of Your Day

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:13:00 GMT

Time is probably our greatest resource. We never seem to have enough of it, and it seems to pass so quickly. Well we won't get any more of it, and we can't slow it down.
What we can do is make the most of the time we have. Here are some simple steps you can take to get the most out of your day.

How to Motivate Your Team in 7 Simple Steps

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:37:00 GMT

Your team members want to know that you care about them, that you are interested in them from a personal, and business point of view. They want to believe that you trust them, and want them to succeed. If you can create that environment, then you will have a happy and motivated team

10 Sure-Fire Tips to Make Feedback Effective

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 08:49:00 GMT

Feedback is one of the Top 3 factors that motivate people at work. There is no doubt, that giving people feedback, is absolutely vital to ensure a motivated team who deliver results!

Treat People Like a Dog

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 10:47:00 GMT

To encourage positive behaviour rather than negative, concentrate on what people do well and give - praise, not punishment.

How to be Great at Networking

Thu, 14 May 2009 15:02:00 GMT

Do you ever find yourself at a networking event such as the Chamber of Commerce, a Networking Club, or perhaps a business seminar. You want to network with the other participants, but you're unsure how to go about it. This programme will give you tips and techniques to become a 'Great Networker'!

How to be a Great People Picker

Tue, 5 May 2009 23:06:00 GMT

Do you really know what you're looking for when you interview someone for a job? It's not about their knowledge, experience, or their intelligence; it's about their talent to do the job. Listen and find out more.

How to Change Your Beliefs and Expand Your Comfort Zone

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 09:29:00 GMT

Think about what you're doing each day and ask yourself â "Is what I'm doing now getting me to where I want to get to?" If the answer is "No" then do something different. Change your beliefs and expand your comfort zone

Feedback; The Good, The Bad and The Delivery

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 16:40:00 GMT

Feedback is one of the Top 3 Factors that motivate people at work. The majority of employees want to know when theyâre doing well and when they could be doing better.

Whether you receive feedback or not; whether you feel uncomfortable giving it or not â you still need to do it for your people. Almost everyone wants feedback â how much, is just a matter of degree.

2 Sure-Fire Tips to Shine in 2009

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 13:02:00 GMT

Build up your brain energy by using lots positive self-talk.

Your level of success in terms of your happiness, emotional wellbeing and anything else you desire is a direct result of how you talk to yourself. The most important relationship youâll ever have is the one you have with yourself.

If you want more body energy, then youâre going to have to do some exercise. If you take more exercise, you will have more energy.

Focus on Strengths Not Weaknesses

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 12:53:00 GMT

Too many managers are spending too much time trying to change people.

They seem to believe that if they train people, tell them what to do or even threaten them with disciplinary action or the sack, then they can get them to change.

The successful manager concentrates on developing the strengths of their team members â not trying to correct their weaknesses.

Do You Have the Likeability Factor

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:50:00 GMT

Much of our success in life will be determined by our ability to sell ourselves to others. Whether in our personal or working lives; people will judge us by what we say and what we do. However, more importantly, this will be influenced by how likeable we are.

The Truth about Managing and Coaching

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 12:42:00 GMT

If you want a happy and motivated team who â donât take time off work â donât keep looking for other jobs - donât give you too many problems and who generate results for your business. You need to spend more time âCoachingâ and less time âManagingâ

10 Steps to Becoming a Powerful Listener

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 17:52:00 GMT

Listening is a very powerful management skill and if you want to become a Motivational Manager and minimise your stress then you need to become a Powerful Listener.

Can't Buy Me Love

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:05:00 GMT

In 1964 The Beatles sang â âMoney Canât Buy Me Loveâ and it certainly wonât buy you loyalty or team motivation.

The majority of employees are motivated by other factors and these are often more easily delivered than extra money.

Power to Your People

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 17:55:00 GMT

If you manage or supervise other people, have confidence in yourself. Accept your limitations and donât feel bad if you donât initially know the answer to every question.

Ironically, it isnât motivational for your staff, if you come up with the answers to all of their problems or queries.

Encourage your staff to come to you with solutions, not problems.

Sell Dont Tell

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:58:00 GMT

A manager will get much further with the people who work for him or her by selling rather than telling. If people understand the benefits for them, then theyâre more likely to respond in a positive manner to those who supervise them.

Customer Service Training is a Waste of Time

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Managers, supervisors and team leaders need to experience the training undergone by their staff and then support the training outcomes by daily on the job coaching.

Motivation means Presence not Presents

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:32:00 GMT

Successful Motivational Managers do not bribe or pay their staff to be successful. Incentives, bonuses and prizes are all acceptable; however, they will never replace attention and acknowledgement.

Treat your team the way THEY expect to be treated

Mon, 5 May 2008 11:56:00 GMT

The successful motivational manager understands each member of their team and does not reward everyone in the same way.

Dont be nervous if youre nervous

Mon, 5 May 2008 11:48:00 GMT

Nervousness is vital; to be a successful Public Speaker, you need nerves. However, its how you handle the nerves, that will determine your success as a speaker.

The Truth About Personal Impact

Mon, 5 May 2008 10:32:00 GMT

If you dont feel confident in a particular situation, act or pretend to be confident. Walk into a room as if you own the place.

The One Thing You Need to Know About Team Motivation

Sun, 4 May 2008 17:46:00 GMT

Motivational Managers know, that to get the best out of their team, they need to concentrate on human interactions and make an emotional connection with each individual team member

How to Feel Even More Self Motivated

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:39:00 GMT

If customerâs leave an interaction with you or one of your team feeling better than they did before, then theyâre much more likely to come back, recommend you to other people and spend more money with you.

2 Sure Fire Tips for Self Motivation

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:22:00 GMT

If you want to be successful, there were two things you really need. Lots of BRAIN ENERGY and lots of BODY ENERGY.

The truth about staff who cant perform

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:27:00 GMT

If you have someone in your team who is unable to do the job and is unable to learn, then you need to transfer them into something they can do, or advise and help them to find other employment

2 Ways to Deal with Difficult Staff

alan@themotivationdoctor.com — Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:40:00 GMT

Instead of concentrating on dealing with difficult staff; it is much more productive to stop them being difficult in the first place. Itâs a case of spending less time âfire fightingâ and more time on âfire prevention.â