One of the things that work from home careers may appear to lack is an immediate challenge. It’s easy to ‘slack off’ or blame external factors. In his book, How to Win Friends and Influence People (HTWFAIP), Dale Carnegie gives several examples of where successful people have used challenges to improve performance.
This principle is about the desire we all have to excel, to be good at something. Herzberg came up with the, Two-factor theory of motivation which Carnegie mentions. It’s called the Two-factor theory because according to Herzberg two sets of different factors affect whether you view your work positively; Motivators and Hygiene Factors. The interesting thing is that Hygiene Factors; status, job security, salary, fringe benefits, company policies, supervisory practices and wages/salary fail to improve job satisfaction if improved. Whereas if Motivators; challenging work, recognition, achievement and personal growth are increased they will all improve job satisfaction and performance.
It explains why the CEO of my business opportunity left his job selling mufflers to take the chance on becoming a successful entrepreneur. It’s the reason all entrepreneurs start up and the reason they may stop. You are either up for a challenge or you are not.
I have found most people are up for a challenge when given the correct encouragement and support. Some people I have managed have blossomed; one even became one of my bosses in my day job. It’s also why I enjoyed mentoring, because you can bring out the best in people without forcing the issue.
In a home Internet opportunity, especially direct sales, you have to be a Leader. The business opportunity I have has recognized this and rewards Leaders and has Leadership Levels to aspire for with awards. That’s how professional and seriously it takes business associates being Leaders. To learn more about this and many more features of the opportunity enter your name and email address below.
Andrew Peel
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