Motivation isn’t just a feeling—it’s a pattern. A pattern of behavior, of habits, of choosing again and again to pursue something that matters. Too often we confuse motivation with external forces: ...

How do you motivate your team? You're asking the wrong question. I've coached one-on-one with over 400 different leaders. One recurring concern is, "How do I motivate my team?" There's usually ...

It can be easy to feel as if the daily grind is a never-ending treadmill of work and family responsibilities without any clear purpose. Many people go through the motions without feeling any sense of ...

You must have purpose. Without it, discipline collapses. Motivation fades. Direction disappears. Purpose is the reason you keep going when things get hard — when results are slow and no one is ...

Mark, an intelligent and engaging 21-year-old, came to see me for a psychiatric consultation to try to figure out why he kept running into difficulty achieving his goals. He seemed only willing or ...

CEOs who think “pay” trumps “play” in the office are missing a major opportunity and likely doing their business a disservice. It’s no surprise that happier workers are more productive workers, but ...

As a helping profession, psychology from its inception has sought ways to counsel people for the challenges of coping with distress, self-discovery, and personal growth. Original stabs at solutions to ...