Mary Kay Ash Rule of Thumb

There are two things that people want more than sex and money - recognition and praise.

[This is a really good rule to keep in mind ... people want to "feel loved," to feel that they are making a positive contribution to their work environment. There have been numerous studies through the years that have shown that people are much more motivated by the job they do, the "thank yous" they receive, and the team they work with than the money they earn. Not that money isn't important, it's just not usually number one on the list of motivators. (The "sex" part, I'll have to rely on Mary Kay's personal observations! ... It's usually not part of a good work environment!) Thank you for the input, Kyle Cherrick!]