BLOG: A little bit of enthusiasm goes a long way

Enthusiasm and inspiration are key driving forces when it comes to motivation within a business. Lawrence Dallaglio, our Director of Motivation, recently presented a “Motivation Masterclass” to our agents. He reveals the tricks to a winning mentality:

“In order to succeed and excel within a business, motivation is key. Not only must you challenge yourself, but you must challenge your colleagues and the people around you. In many ways, if you want to be number one you have to train and work as if you are number two i.e. always chasing the number one position.

Hard work is vital in your quest for success but to be the best you must aim for the top. The people around you should, in turn, look to take inspiration from your day to day actions and accomplishments.

Personal development is very important. Set yourself both short and long term goals, objectives and targets to help you take control of your own destiny. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is vital on occasion and a great way to excel in the areas you may not originally think you are best suited.

One option to monitor your progression is to buddy or partner up with a member of your team. Discussing your goals and key objectives can work wonders and is an excellent way to gain feedback and move forward with your targets. But remember to tie this in with working individually as well as collectively, taking advantage of opportunities as they arise around you.

On the pitch my moto was always to ‘play to win’, and without doubt you can take this approach with you into your work environment. Remember to step back occasionally and monitor your work/ life balance – if you combine this with desire and confidence, you will have a winning mentality and you will succeed.”

by Neville Upton, Jun 11 2009, 10:45 AM