Motivation at Work: Does It Really Work?  Column by Michael
Norton  By Michael Norton,, Highlands Ranch  Here is an
interesting email question that I have received more than once.
I thought it was worth sharing my response with everyone.  The
question is, "Does that motivational stuff really work at work?"
(I used "stuff" instead of the word that was actually used in
one version of the email question).  In almost all the cases
when the question was asked, the person recognized how being
positive and motivational at home was easy and impacts their
family environment, but wondered whether the same positive and
motivational efforts can truly change a workplace where
negativity has been the culture for so long.  The answer is
absolutely and unequivocally yes.  There is some truth in that
any cultural shift should conceivably come from the top, meaning
ownership, leadership or management. But that is not an absolute
truth. I have witnessed companies where departments and even
individuals have inspired a positive c