Dec. 7—Today's column is about a fundamental force that drives each and every act we do — motivation. What is motivation? Let's start with the following definition: A force that causes movement.

Pastor Phil Edwards is pastor of the Fortville Church of the Nazarene. On this very day, right now as you are reading this column, how would you answer the question, what really motivates you? What is ...

When we work hard, we generally expect our employer to recognize our efforts. But if you were hoping your manager would appoint you to lead the next big project, and instead they give you a special ...

What makes you want to get out of bed in the morning? A zest to master the next challenge? The pleasure of meeting familiar colleagues? Or the desire to have influence and impact that puts your stamp ...

I have probably interviewed well over 200 salespeople in the last 20 years when I was seeking to fill various positions. One question I always ask every candidate is: “On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 ...