Summary
In this conversation, Paul Matthews discusses the concept of motivation, emphasizing that everyone is motivated, but often towards different activities than expected. He highlights the importance of understanding and tapping into the desires and wants of the audience to enhance engagement and productivity.
Speaker intro:
Paul Matthews is the CEO of People Alchemy, focussing on simplifying L&D, behaviour change, and real-world impact. Author of three best-selling books. Contact: Paul-matthews.com peoplealchemy.comÂ
TakeawaysÂ
Everyone's motivated all the time.
People are motivated to do different things.
It's about tapping into the desires and wants.
Understanding motivation is key to engagement.
Motivation can be directed towards various activities.
People may prefer distractions over work tasks.
Engagement requires aligning with audience interests.
Motivation is not a lack of desire, but misalignment.
Effective communication can redirect motivation.
Recognizing different motivations can improve productivity.
