“If there is no struggle, there is no progress,” these wise words were said by Frederick Douglass in 1857 during his West India Emancipation Speech. This quote describes what it is that people truly want; people want progress. However, progress is not easy to achieve. Progress requires a large amount of effort and sacrifice. Motivation is the link between struggle and progress. It is what fuels individuals to continue striving towards their goals. Every company on Earth today could benefit from having motivated employees. Motivated employees work harder and are more capable of handling responsibilities. Motivated and united employees move the company forward. This leads to an increase in profits and also satisfies the shareholders. The final …show more content…
It has been around since the origin of our human existence. Communication is a means of connection between people or groups. It is a way to exchange or impart information. It is what brings people together and what makes people feel connected. Communication is the essential skill which allowed mankind to rise to the top of the evolutionary food chain. The evolution of communication within our species played out over hundreds of thousands of years. Ancient humans communicated using primitive languages and physical cues known as body language. They then learned to draw on the walls of caves which allowed them to communicate with future generations. Our species continued developing communication technologies such as smoke signals, messenger pigeons, written language, the telegraph, telephone, and now the internet. All of these advancements in technology allowed humans to communicate over farther distances. This allowed more people to communicate with each other and build on each other's …show more content…
In a connected business model, employees recognize their value to the organization and know their opinion is being valued. They are more proactive and will solve problems more attentively. Companies that create opportunities for co-leadership, mentorship and skills acquisition, will developed empowered and motivated employees. Young talented employees want opportunities to learn from experts, manage projects that excites them and develop leadership skills. This is of strategic importance for managers because management is creating a system that spreads decision making responsibilities and creates culture designed to train and help their employees prepare for whatever is next in their career