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LDRLB

This post is the fourth in a series on motivation theory. Over the next few weeks, we’ll review the history of empirical thought on how to motivate followers. The two-factor theory (also known as Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory) was developed by Frederick Herzberg.

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Thinking About a New Job?

Lead Change Blog

Start with the lessons we learned from Frederick Herzberg. Motivation Factors and Hygiene Factors. Frederick Herzberg was an American psychologist. He’s important today because of the work he did on something called “motivator-hygiene theory.” Herzberg identified two factors that determine how satisfied we are with work.

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M: Herzberg

LDRLB

This post is the fourth in a series on motivation theory. Over the next few weeks, we’ll review the history of empirical thought on how to motivate followers. The two-factor theory (also known as Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory) was developed by Frederick Herzberg.

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Great Leadership: The Power of I’s

Great Leadership By Dan

Better yet, the most important behaviors leaders can do to develop and maintain motivated, engaged employees tend to have little or no cost, but rather are a function of the daily interactions that managers have with employees pertaining to work in the context of each employees’ jobs.

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The Accountable Leader: Developing the Right Mindset and Practices That Ignite Peak Performance (Part 3)

The Empowered Buisness

Set goals that truly motivate and excite your employees. Most leaders overlook the missing ingredient that drives achievement — MOTIVATION. Employees must be motivated to “want” to achieve their goals. Old style’ skills and competencies job descriptions are poor predictors (or motivators) of future success.

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Removing Dissatisfaction DOES NOT Increase Satisfaction With Work

Mike Cardus

The work of Frederick Herzberg and motivational theory points to some interesting things. Following the belief that satisfiers are motivators towards doing great work and being engaged, because they have a positive effect on the work itself. People are not motivated by continued failure; they are motivated by achievement.

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Thank You for Not Giving Me Cash

Next Level Blog

Herzberg's two-factor theory has been arguing this for years. Posted by: davidburkus | July 19, 2010 at 04:45 PM Dave, thanks for the additional perspective on the Herzberg theory. A must read for any leader. Posted by: Mary Jane Reed | July 17, 2010 at 11:32 AM Thanks for the comment Mary Jane.

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