Having to work with disengaged employees is a major frustrater for managers/teammates. So, limit that frustration by filling your team’s vacancies with self-motivated new-hires.

First, the self-motivated (SM) produce the second-highest level of hiring impacts (after hiring top performers). Also, unlike quiet quitters and other disengaged toxic employees, managers and teammates find the self-motivated to be a pleasure to work with.

89% of new-hire failures result from poor attitudes, not a lack of technical skills.

A Quick Definition Of A Self-Motivated Employee

They are driven. So without interruption, they constantly put in a “110% energetic effort” without any prodding or promise of reward or recognition. As a result, the only motivator they need is “completing the work” to benefit the team, the customer, and/or for a higher environmental or societal purpose……………………………………………….

This is the latest article from Dr. Sullivan, who was called “the Michael Jordan of Hiring” by Fast Company. Please help spread his ideas by sharing this with your team/network and by posting it on your favorite social site.