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#37: Understanding Human Motivation

May 07, 2023 • Becca Silver • Season 1 • Episode 37

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In this episode, Becca and Charlie Lyons discuss human motivation. They clearly explain the reasons why we should care about human motivation when working with educators. Causes of human motivation and exactly how it impacts teachers are discussed along with practical tips on how to use motivation to increase teacher retention and reduce resistance. Specific needs all humans have and strategies to figure out and respond in healthy ways to these needs for teachers are given. This episode leaves you with meaningful self evaluation questions you can use to broaden your impact as a leader.

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