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  • I built an AI system that can write an entire book. Here’s why I won’t let it.

    I built an AI system that can write an entire book. Here’s why I won’t let it.

    Let me get this out of the way from the outset. I use AI to help me create content. Every single day. And I’m proud of it. But I’m also not sure I’ve figured it out yet. Honestly, I don’t…

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  • What annoys you at work, and what’s that trying to tell you?

    What annoys you at work, and what’s that trying to tell you?

    What annoys you at work? Have you ever stopped to ask what it might be trying to tell you about how you’re naturally wired to show up at your best?

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  • Procrastination: Your Motivation’s Early Warning System

    Procrastination: Your Motivation’s Early Warning System

    We all feel guilty about procrastinating activities we dislike. But what if procrastination is actually telling you, “This goes against your natural wiring!”

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  • The Meeting Energy Test

    The Meeting Energy Test

    I’ll never forget that brainstorming session. I wanted to crawl under the table… disappear. My biggest client had invited me to participate in a brainstorming session with their entire creative team. So I found myself in their conference room, surrounded…

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  • Why all motivations are not created equal.

    Why all motivations are not created equal.

    Here’s something most people don’t realize about motivation… all motivations are not created equal. One thing may get you started or cause you to raise your hand to get involved in an activity. But it’s usually something altogether different that…

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  • Are you looking for your WHY in the wrong place?

    Are you looking for your WHY in the wrong place?

    Everyone talks about the importance of finding their “WHY”. But what if you’re looking for your WHY in the wrong place? Most people think their WHY is some grand mission statement… some kind of noble purpose they have to discover…

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  • Can a $20 gift card kill your team’s motivation?

    Can a $20 gift card kill your team’s motivation?

    Could a well-intentioned recognition program slowly drain the life out of your team? What if that $20 gift card is actually sending the wrong message?

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  • Why do most personality assessments miss the point?

    Why do most personality assessments miss the point?

    If you’ve taken many personality assessments, you’ve likely noticed that they leave you wondering, “So what? Now what?” MCode is different. It gives you practical applications you can use right away, like these…

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  • Your Motivation Code goes beyond nature vs. nurture.

    Your Motivation Code goes beyond nature vs. nurture.

    Are our core motivations shaped by genetics or our environment? Spoiler alert; it’s a combination of both. The research reveals some fascinating results that will change your approach to work and your personal life.

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  • Motivation is more than just a temporary feeling.

    Motivation is more than just a temporary feeling.

    Motivation is not some fickle emotion, but an ever-present source of energy you can tap into anytime you like… once you know your innate motivational DNA. Here’s how.

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Meet Shawn Hesketh

Shawn is a Certified Executive MCode Coach and VP of Learning Strategy at MotivationCode.com, where he trains coaches and business leaders to understand what truly motivates their people so every conversation connects and every team member thrives.

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