#tnedchat Archive
TNedchat is a way for educators in Tennessee to share thoughts, resources, and information. The weekly chat is moderated by Jessica Warner (@jessawarner) and Samantha Bates (@sjsbates).
Thursday March 31, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Today I was given suspect advice on motivating a team. I need to "yell at them more."
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So I want to talk about geniune ways to motivate people that aren't abrasive.
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Candy. Candy always seems to work. ;)
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I recall feeling very strongly about candy as a motivator.
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Yelling is always a great motivator! :/
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Yeah, that's when dealing with kids, but when dealing with adults you can do anything! ;)
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We did a whole chat about candy with
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I don't want people yelling at me. I'm not yelling at anyone.
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When working with adults it is all about the outcome and relationship. Can we respectfully get to a goal? Then great!
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I might have to up it to donuts.
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"Gestational Diabetes LOL" is my next band.
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Why not just a regular face-to-face talk. Sometimes not as enjoyable but seem to work
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Talking about goals is crucial to goals actually being met. I totally agree.
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And once goals are set, yelling about them will not achieve them :)
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I'm 200% more motivated when I know I'm doing something good for kids instead of jumping through bureaucratic hoops.
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Right?!?! Boxes to check off don't motivate everyone.
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Did you see all the hats Kelly has that she shared during ? She really is best!
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There's also a huge difference between "have-to's" to maintain employment and "motivation" to be highly successful.
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Yeah. Keeping a job is important, but the hoops can't be placed above actual student learning.
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Intrinsic motivation is more difficult to control than extrinsic in others, but it endures as long as those w/ it persevere.
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So many people are motivated in different ways, find what is that persons motivation and use it for the better good.
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There's also something to be said about finding the right people for the task at hand so they can feel success.
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Trying to motivate everyone the same way is a fast way to fail.
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As an admin, how do you leverage intrinsic motivation?
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Some love public praise, some like private, some don't want it at all. You have to know your people.
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OK, , I really want to be motivated to participate in this chat, but I had far too much cheese tortellini and am now in
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Some love candy; some have gestational diabetes.
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If there's a huge goal - then setting points where you can celebrate any growth helps keep motivation going.
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What motivates me? Not fear or reward, but trust. When I'm trusted to 'make it happen' and allowed to do my thing/take risks.
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So I'm checking out early, but am glad I got in the Storify. ;)
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It is not a simple formula; it requires relationships which identify values & respective strengths of colleagues.
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I think building in time for authentic, real discussion can help get people motivated. Giving space to work together w/out agenda
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...also the promise of a glass of wine. 😉
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We are typically most intrinsically motivated by that about which we are passionate and in which we have great confidence.
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Think about Do people go because they love being awake at 6am on a Saturday? Nope. They go because they want to talk.
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Ooh very true. I don't want to do things I'm pretty sure I'm going to fail at.
Like play basketball.
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Sometimes, we have to shift the "why" which motivates, even such that some degree of failure isn't totally defeating.
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This makes me think of the "forced fun" that facilties do at the beginning of the year.
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Love joining chats that lead me to find inspiring, smart educators to follow like
You matter!
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Chase the Bacon is my favorite.
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It's an icebreaker. Lemme see if I can find it.
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Are you familiar with the book Drive? It's a GREAT read (or listen - I drive a lot)
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So you enjoy Drive while you drive?
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Yes, the WHY is important to Ts and Ss. Kids are eager to engage when they see relevance and share passion. Same w adults.
