FROM THE WOMEN IN SIKESTON

Extrinsic motivators are driven by the outside world that give value to one self.  Our group identified with the following extrinsic motivators:

·         Material items: cars, houses, money, stuff

·         Recognition/reward: accomplishments, finishing at the top, titles, praise

·         Status:  esteem of peers, how others view you, fame

Intrinsic motivators are internally driven from within, without some type of external gain that create positive emotions.  Our group identified with the following intrinsic motivators:

·         Personal growth: self awareness, progress, living to full potential

·         Sense of meaning: satisfaction, being good at something, putting forth best effort, doing what you like; relationships

·         Helping others: volunteering, being a positive influence on someone’s life

·         Meaningful and making a difference: doing something for the greater good that has value

·         True to beliefs:  what is important to your life; values

It’s natural to be motivated by external factors but it is important to balance it with intrinsic motivators to have the most fulfillment in life.  The book provides many examples of how being too indulged in extrinsic motivators can be detrimental, causing people to feel pressured, trapped and unsatisfied in life.

Many companies focus on extrinsic motivators to keep their employees producing at their highest levels.  Incentives such as trips, prizes and money are offered for those who do THE best or get THE most.  Competition within the company drives the every day operations  and little to no attention is given to individual talents, contributions, and achievements.  Our group discussion focused on how Vivint is not like most companies.  While Vivint does offer extrinsic motivators to its sales representatives (and we are very grateful for their generosity),  Vivint also offers internal motivators such as personal development and growth, team building activities, opportunities to give to charity, and values family by allowing us to be with each other during the season just to name a few.  Being part of Vivint is more than just being part of a company- it’s being a part of a culture and a family.  Vivint strives for excellence but in a way that’s honest and with integrity and so do we in our lives.

The relationships developed at Vivint are more than just business- our families help one another in times of need, lean on each other and build each other up.  These relationships are possible because true leaders are developed at Vivint.  And as the company grows and succeeds, so do we.