How to Motivate People

by Patrick Forsyth

Illustrates how managers can inspire individuals or teams to develop. Sets out guidelines on how to reduce negativity, boost positive feelings and foster enthusiasm and involvement.

140 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

I have written many books for business, but more recently I have had what my daughter calls "proper books" published. Three novels: "Long Overdue", "Loose Ends" and "A Rather Curious Crime"; also three books of light-hearted travel writing all set in South East Asia. "First class at last" features a journey on the Orient Express of Asia, out from Singapore, through Malaysia and into Thailand, "Beguiling Burma" features a river trip, and "Smile because it happened" is about things that make you smile in the land of smiles: Thailand.

I am active in the writing world, am a Fellow of SWWJ and a member of the Society of Authors, I write regularly for "Writing Magazine, give talks about my writing (especially the travel writing) and have also conducted writing workshops.

Reviews

[David McClendon, Sr · Rating 4 out of 5]

How to Motivate People by Patrick Forsyth Second Edition was an interesting and informative book. It had a lot of good ideas and suggestions that will help managers to see different ways to motivate people and perhaps help them to avoid making some mistakes.

The book is written in British English which at times is hard to understand because British idioms are often different than what Americans would say. Other than that, the book is very interesting and easy to read.

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[Nina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Listened to the audiobook narrated by Steve Devereaux. It wasn’t really what I was looking for in a book. The nuggets of info were at the end last 30 ish mins. I was looking for something a bit more about intrinsic motivation. The empowerment stuff was interesting.