Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration--And Make Work Exciting Again - Paperback

by Scott Mautz (Author)

Wouldn't you love to feel as engaged and energized as you were on day one? The key is to quit waiting for it to happen and take control of the process yourself.

Once upon a time, you probably learned the thrill of a good day's work and were inspired to work harder and accomplish more. Then the honeymoon ended, burnout set in, and you began going through the motions uninspired.?

In Find the Fire, discover how you can shake off the malaise and dial up the motivation. Whether you're wrestling with fear, disconnectedness, boredom, lack of creative outlets, overwhelm, or other issues, you will find applicable insights, exercises, inspiring stories, checklists, and more as you learn about the nine forces that drain inspiration.

In this compelling book, you will learn how to:

• reconnect with your coworkers and managers,
• boost your self-confidence and personal presence,
• and how to stay in control during tough times.

Discover how to empower yourself, not waiting for others to fill that need, and how you can still produce work you're proud of, even after many years of performing the same tasks.

You've probably been asking yourself lately what inspires you now. But the more applicable question is, how did you lose the inspiration you once had in the first place? Learn to find that again.

Front Jacket

Remember when you were eager to go to work? When the prospect of learning new things and making things happen got you out of bed in the morning?

That kind of inspiration is difficult to sustain, as evidenced by the overwhelming majority who drag through their days. What happened to make so many people so tired of their jobs? Find the Fire locates the culprits, and they're not just subpar working environments or uninspiring bosses. In the majority of cases, what drags people down are self-defeating beliefs and thought processes. From fear and disconnectedness to loss of control and feelings of insignificance, nine recurring "anti-muses" sap our energy and optimism. By taking control of the situation and self-administering antidotes, Find the Fire shows how to counter the forces that drain inspiration and create conditions where it thrives. With clarity and humor, stories and examples, research and rigor, the book explains how to: - Overcome the common fears of failure, change, and criticism - Adopt an open mind and seek out new experiences - Embolden yourself to take more risks - Build upon progress and create momentum - Unleash creativity and produce work you're proud of - Kick-start learning and growth - Banish perfectionism - Make choices and prioritize - Reclaim a sense of control and power - Bolster your inner strength and persevere through challenges - Lift your self-confidence and earn respect - Cultivate camaraderie with coworkers - Dispel feelings that nothing really matters and make an impact with your work - And much more Inspiration rarely comes in a flash. Instead of waiting passively, the proactive strategies unlock reservoirs of inspiration (and energy) that have been buried by circumstance, neglect, and boredom, and dramatically improve work performance and well-being. Scott Mautz is CEO of Profound Performance and a popular speaker on workplace motivation and engagement. A veteran Procter & Gamble executive and an adjunct professor at Indiana University, he is the author of Make It Matter and a weekly contributor to Inc. Connect with Scott at www.scottmautz.com

Back Jacket

A profound and generous book; a set of ideas that you'll remember (and be inspired by) for a long time to come. -- Seth Godin, author, Linchpin

"A must-have guide for anyone looking to recapture the magic that makes work fulfilling and exciting. Scott writes with humor, knowledge, and passion, showing you how to turn inspiration from lightning-strike events into an everyday occurrence. Scott has cracked the code."-- Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Leadership Thinker in the World "This fast-moving book is loaded with great ideas to inspire you to higher and higher levels in your career."-- Brian Tracy, author, The Power of Self-Confidence "Find the Fire is far more than a written pep talk; it's a powerful, poignant, and practical instruction manual that will teach you how to rekindle passion in your life. Crafted in a style that matches its theme, be prepared for a roller-coaster ride that races you through the full range of your emotions to your rational brain and back again!"-- Chip R. Bell, author, Kaleidoscope: Delivering Innovative Service That Sparkles "Are you among the masses who've lost their mojo at work? This one-of-a-kind manifesto of the uninspired asks you the powerful question, 'How did you lose your inspiration in the first place?' The answer is eye-opening and the solution is uplifting, insightful, and indispensable. Whether you're a millennial or centennial, Find the Fire is THE must read to reignite your inspiration and make work a joy once again."-- Linda Kaplan Thaler, co-author, Grit to Great "Are you truly pouring yourself into your work, or just cranking through the day while obsessively checking your watch? In Find the Fire, Scott Mautz expertly shows you how to ignite the flames of inspiration and do the best work of your life." -- Todd Henry, author, The Accidental Creative

Author Biography

SCOTT MAUTZ is CEO of Profound Performance and a popular speaker on workplace motivation and engagement. A veteran Procter & Gamble executive and an adjunct professor at Indiana University, he is the author of Make It Matter and a weekly contributor to Inc.