Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson, is a social psychologist who researches, writes and speaks about the science of motivation. She is the Associate Director of the Motivation Center at the Columbia Business School and author of the best-selling books: Succeed and the co-author of her latest book, Focus, Use Different Ways of Seeing the World to Power Success and Influence.
Last time Heidi and I discussed motivation and influence in ourselves and our careers. Today Heidi has returned to talk specifically about applying her research for parenting – motivating and influencing our children.
“How can I end up better off if I do _________?”
~Heidi Grant Halvorson, on How She Really Does It
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In this interview we discuss:
- Promotion Focus – how are children this way
- Prevention Focus – how are parents this way
- How do we communicate with our kids if we have different focus?
- How do we end up promotion or prevention focused?
- Influence vs. Control
- The difference between motivation and influence
- Two takeaways – key question to ask and what to do as a parent.
“What is he missing in his life right now that working hard right now could give him?”
~Heidi Grant Halvorson, on How She Really Does It
Mentioned in this Podcast
- Interview with Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson – Motivating Others
- Books: Succeed, Focus
- The Atlantic Article: How Happiness Changes with Age
- Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson’s website.
- Focus Workbook (sign into your google account) FREE
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