Just the act of listening means more than you can imagine to most employees.
More Quotes from Bob Nelson:
Giving cash rewards is one of the least-effective means of motivating employees. While money may induce short-term involvement, it does not create motivation for the long term. Merchandise has a residual value over cash because the objects serve as reminders.Bob Nelson
An employee's motivation is a direct result of the sum of interactions with his or her manager.
Bob Nelson
You get what you reward. Be clear about what you want to get and systematically reward it.
Bob Nelson
I was surprised to hear about the level of homelessness, ... My definition is of mentally unstable people living in alleys, but I learned (in Saratoga) a single mother with kids is more typical.
Bob Nelson
It is always easier - and usually far more effective - to focus on changing your behavior than on changing the behavior of others.
Bob Nelson
You can't command people to do their best; they can only command that of themselves.
Bob Nelson
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