Most small business owners are very focused on motivating their employees to achieve high performance levels. But is it really possible to motivate employees? In this article, I will highlight the keys to motivating employees that are well know to successful business owners, but seem to be hidden from most, such as those who complain, “You just can’t get good people these days.” My response to them is that they are looking in the wrong direction for the cause of the problem. While the concept of motivating employees may be problematic, it is certainly possible to demotivate employees. Many business owners actually create demotivation by creating a work environment that kills motivation instead of enhancing it.
