Recognizing and channeling your motivation and values can make a huge difference in your career. When you are working towards goals that resonate with you and when you are part of a team that shares the same key values, you will be more productive and even happier.

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To tap into your motivation and values, consider the following methods:

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1. Self-Reflection:

Incorporating self-reflection into one's life can lead to various positive outcomes and is a valuable tool for personal and professional development. Begin by asking yourself these fundamental questions:

• What genuinely excites you or ignites your passion?
• What are activities or personal missions that you simply refuse to give up on?
• What organizational missions, purposes, or goals resonate with you on a deep level?
• What kind of rewards truly motivate you? Is it financial gain, more free time, career advancement, learning opportunities, or taking on challenging responsibilities?

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2. Assessment Tools:

Understanding oneself can be a complex and elusive journey. Often, it's not easy to discern our own values and motivations. That's precisely where assessment tools come into play. These tools offer several advantages:

• They accelerate the process of identifying your work-related motivational factors in a structured manner.
• They assist you in articulating and verbalizing your motivations and values when communicating with team members or your superiors.
• These assessments can help pinpoint the organizational culture that resonates with your values and motivates you to perform at your best.

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It's important to note that motivational factors and values can evolve over time. Common stages of change include:

• Graduating from school and transitioning into the workforce.
• Seeking new challenges after spending 3 to 7 years in the same company or role.
• Changes in family circumstances.
• Approaching the age of 50.

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To ensure a successful and meaningful career, keep the following principle in mind: Leverage your strengths to promote the things that truly motivate you.

You can assess your motivation and values in Mazhr!

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Author:
Antero Ojanaho
Senior Consultant at Mazhr

antero.ojanaho@mazhr.com