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06/24/2026

The world does not need more people pretending to be someone else professionally.

It needs people who know themselves, understand their values, and courageously pursue work aligned with their strengths and motivations.

That journey can be intimidating. It may require change, honesty, or stepping away from expectations others placed on us.

But meaningful work often begins when we stop ignoring who we are.

Your work is your time.
Your time is your life.

Discussion Question:
If fear and outside expectations disappeared, what kind of work would you pursue?

For more Discussion around the topic of Motivating Work, visit our newsletter here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/motivating-work-how-self-awareness-helps-you-find-meaningful-denny-eqflc/

06/18/2026

What a wonderful time it was with Cecily of Traveling North on the "Life Between Flights" podcast!

Today I speak with one of my favorite humans, Dr. Quinn Denny of IoPSYte. Dr. Denny helps businesses and individuals thrive by helping with hiring, processes and so much more. Mentioned this week: IoPSYte Babyquip Viator Travefy - Get 25% off your first 3 months Dugans Travels Follow our socials: In...

06/18/2026

What a joy it was to spend time with Traveling North on the "Life Between Flights Podcast"!

Today I speak with one of my favorite humans, Dr. Quinn Denny of IoPSYte. Dr. Denny helps businesses and individuals thrive by helping with hiring, processes and so much more. Mentioned this week: IoPSYte Babyquip Viator Travefy - Get 25% off your first 3 months Dugans Travels Follow our socials: In...

06/17/2026

One of the most practical ways to discover motivating work is to study your own experiences.

What tasks leave you feeling accomplished?
What interactions drain you?
When do you feel most “alive” at work?

Patterns emerge when we slow down long enough to notice them.

Sometimes the problem isn’t “work” itself—it’s the mismatch between who we are and what we repeatedly force ourselves to do.

Awareness creates options.

Discussion Question:
What’s one work task that consistently gives you energy?

For more Discussion around the topic of Motivating Work, visit our newsletter here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/motivating-work-how-self-awareness-helps-you-find-meaningful-denny-eqflc/

06/10/2026

There’s a big difference between:
“I have to do this”
and
“I want to do this.”

Intrinsic motivation comes from within. It’s the type of work, challenge, or purpose that naturally pulls you forward—not simply external pressure, status, or expectations from others.

The challenge is that life circumstances sometimes force us into survival mode, making it harder to pursue meaningful work. That doesn’t mean your deeper motivations disappear.

They’re still there.

Discussion Question:
What kind of work makes you lose track of time because you genuinely enjoy it?

For more Discussion around the topic of Motivating Work, visit our newsletter here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/motivating-work-how-self-awareness-helps-you-find-meaningful-denny-eqflc/

06/03/2026

Understanding yourself is not selfish—it’s responsible.

The more self-aware we become, the better equipped we are to contribute meaningfully to others through work that aligns with who we are.

When we ignore our natural motivations, strengths, and personalities, work can become exhausting and disconnected. But when we understand ourselves, we often discover work that feels purposeful and deeply engaging.

You were not designed to be a copy of everyone else.

Discussion Question:
Have you ever realized a job fit you poorly simply because it conflicted with your natural personality?

For more Discussion around the topic of Motivating Work, visit our newsletter here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/motivating-work-how-self-awareness-helps-you-find-meaningful-denny-eqflc/

05/27/2026

We spend thousands of hours working every year. When you really break down the math, work accounts for a massive portion of our conscious lives.

That raises an important question:

Is your work draining your life…or enriching it?

“Living for the weekend” may feel normal in modern culture, but what if motivating work could help us engage more fully with EVERY day instead?

Work matters because your time matters.

Discussion Question:
What’s one part of your work that energizes you instead of drains you?

For more Discussion around the topic of Motivating Work, visit our newsletter here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/motivating-work-how-self-awareness-helps-you-find-meaningful-denny-eqflc/

05/13/2026

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• Technical or mechanical backgrounds
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• Anyone seeking a long-term, meaningful career

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05/08/2026

Are you a transparent leader?

Or does it feel like your authority is being challenged when your team asks “why?”

After reflecting on this article by Dr. Paul Spector on leadership transparency, a few ideas stood out:

No one wants to do work that feels meaningless or arbitrary.
People want to understand how their work matters.

And yet—many leaders feel tension when decisions are questioned.

But what if those questions aren’t resistance…
What if they’re a sign of engagement?

Transparent leadership goes beyond explaining strategy.
It’s about sharing:

- The why behind decisions
- The intent for your people
- The emotions and investment you carry as a leader

That kind of openness requires vulnerability—and yes, there’s a cost to that at times.

But transparency isn’t a threat to influence.
It’s what strengthens it.

So here’s the real question:

👉 Do your people understand not just what you expect—but what you want for them?

Curious to hear your perspective:

Where do you draw the line between transparency and overexposure?
Has being more transparent ever backfired—or paid off—for you as a leader?

Let’s discuss.

https://paulspector.com/transparency-is-a-must-for-leaders/

05/07/2026