Leading and Managing People with Different Career Motivations

Not all employees are motivated by the same things, and as a people leader, recognizing these differences is key to driving performance and engagement. In this course, instructor Selena Rezvani shows you how to identify six core motivation drivers and spot behavioral and communication cues that reveal what energizes your team. Gain practical strategies for managing career-focused employees, those who seek stability, purpose-driven contributors, lifelong learners, and even team members who feel disengaged. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to set meaningful goals, balance structure with flexibility, and sustain motivation over time.

Learning objectives
Identify six core motivation drivers and recognize behavioral and communication cues that reveal employee motivations.
Differentiate between motivation types and analyze how they impact performance, engagement, and goal-setting.
Apply performance management strategies that align with intrinsic and extrinsic motivators to drive productivity and job satisfaction.
Evaluate employee motivation shifts over time and implement strategies to sustain long-term engagement and performance.