What Really Makes People Tick? The New Science of Motivation Intelligence

What Really Makes People Tick? The New Science of Motivation Intelligence and Extraordinary Leadership What if the secret to extraordinary leadership isn't about motivating people more, it's about understanding what already motivates them? We all want to feel valued, connected, and inspired. Yet what motivates one person may be completely different from what drives someone else. And that difference can change everything. On this episode of Journeys of Impact, host Lori McDowell welcomes two passionate advocates for people-first leadership: Theresa (Teri) Chilcoat, HR strategist, author, and founder of The Retention Edge, and Kyle McCalla, leadership consultant and founder of People First Consulting. Together, they explore an emerging approach called Motivation Intelligence, which offers a new way to understand what drives individuals, how their motivations change, and how leaders can use those insights to build stronger relationships, more engaged teams, and healthier workplace cultures. We'll explore questions such as: - What is Motivation Intelligence, and how is it different from emotional intelligence or personality assessments? - Why do talented, capable employees become disengaged or leave organizations? - How can leaders discover what truly motivates each person on their team? - What happens when employees feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued? - How can understanding motivation transform leadership, teamwork, employee retention, and even our personal relationships? Beyond the workplace, we'll also discover the personal journeys that inspired Teri and Kyle to dedicate their work to creating meaningful change in how people lead and connect.Because extraordinary leadership starts with understanding people. And when people feel valued, supported, and inspired, the ripple effects can extend far beyond the workplace. Extraordinary people. Extraordinary purpose. Extraordinary change. Join us for a conversation about the human side of leadership, the power of motivation, and what becomes possible when we truly understand one another. Journeys of Impact — Experiences change lives, and the ripples change the world. Lori McDowell, Journeys of Impact TV show, Theresa Chilcoat, Teri Chilcoat, Kyle McCalla, Motivation Intelligence, what is Motivation Intelligence, motivational intelligence, employee motivation, understanding what motivates employees, people-first leadership, leadership development, emotional intelligence vs motivation intelligence, personality assessments vs motivation intelligence, employee engagement, employee retention strategies, workplace culture, human resources leadership, HR consulting, team building, leadership coaching, employee recognition, workplace motivation, employee burnout, toxic workplace recovery, Surviving the Toxic Workplace, The Retention Edge, People First Consulting, employeeInsite, Peak Coach AI, purpose-driven leadership, transformational leadership, extraordinary leadership, building high-performing teams, meaningful workplace relationships, human-centered leadership, employee experience, leadership and personal growth