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Motivation - A Key Leadership Skill Webinar

Words: Mason ContractorsThe Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Motivation - A Key Leadership Skill” on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT.

Have you in frustration ever said something like, “They’re just not motivated to do the work?!” There are many common misconceptions about motivation and about what a leader should be doing to see that their people have it.

This interactive session shows how to discover what really motivates people, and gives practical tips and tools to help get everyone effectively engaged and producing at a higher level.

Mason contractors registered for Masonry Certification will receive 1.00 credits in the Ethics & Business Practices discipline upon completion of this course.

This webinar is free to all attendees. Register for “Motivation - A Key Leadership Skill” at www.masoncontractors.org/live.

Visit www.masoncontractors.org/live for more information and to view a full schedule of MCAA’s Live Webinar Series.
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