Staff Motivation: Vision Boards

Whats an engaging way to rally staff behind a current initiative?

Create Passion [Vision] Boards!

I gathered the Equality Charter School employees into a professional development session, filled with energetic music, delicious sweets (every needs an energy spike), and craft material . We simply asked them to cut their paper into any shape they desired and write their answer :

What inspires you to come to work in the Bronx and work with children from at-risk neighborhoods?

It's essential to remember that whether you're in a fortune 500 company, manage a staff of 0-350+, nonprofit or for-profit sector, each of us must find opportunities to wear our passions on our sleeves. Here's 3 short reasons why...

1: We are all "volunteers"

Nobody has forced you to work where you are nor did it happen by accident; you made the choice. In essence, we all are volunteering our time to be where we are. Make that time count and spend each moment acting from your passion. Sure it can be difficult to remember our passion after a tough meeting, hearing gossip about ourselves, coming short of a goal, or plainly feeling burnt out! Just remember why you chose to be where you are. Make it count.

2: Passionate employees perform better

Simply put, if you feel good about your work, you will perform better. Can you remember a time when you were asked to work on a project you really liked? You felt almost unstoppable as you poured your heart into your work. Employees who feel passionate about their work, go the extra mile in customer service, add effort on a project, become more creative, or even add value by supporting a coworker in need. Feel your best to be your best and when you can't, make others feel good (it comes full circle).

3: Seek new opportunities to rediscover your passion!

I get that it's almost impossible to lead professional developments like ours every day or week, however, you can regularly seek opportunities to reengage your passions. It will keep you motivated and dedicated to your workspace.

Zig Ziglar once said "People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well neither does bathing. That's why we recommend it daily."