Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Most studies I've seen affirm that you don't always have to use money or tangible rewards to motivate others. In fact, I think it's true that you can't motivate others at all because motivation is intrinsic and individual. What motivates me to do my best may not be the same as what motivates someone else. …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #152: Positive Recognition Can Mean a Lot
So many professions involve serving others, and so much of life outside of work can (and probably should) revolve around serving others as well. When we consider professions like teaching, customer service, waiting tables, domestic help, nonprofit organization work, retail service, the food industry, religious ministry and more, a large part of our interactions with …
Continue reading Leap year Lesson #153: Invest Your Lives in Others
We usually don't associate repetition with things that are exciting and that we look forward to. In fact, we more readily associate repetition with boring tasks. Yet, there are several circumstances that come to mind where repetition can be enjoyable and beneficial. For example, this morning my granddaughter wanted to sit in my lap and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #151: Repetition Can Be a Good Thing
My company - Humana Inc. - began today an internal challenge among employees called the 100 Day Dash. Any of the 40,000 employees who want to participate are welcome to do so, both individually and as a member of teams. The challenge is all about how many steps you take daily as measured by the …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #150: Competition Can Be Good For Your Health
One of yesterday's posts was about pausing to catch your breath. Today's is still on the "breath" theme but a little different. I want to ask you this question: "When was the last time you saw something so beautiful that it took your breath away?" It might have been a scene from nature, some form …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #149: Never Confuse an Image With the Real Thing
