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Hello and thanks for joining us here for episode 515, Susan,

Susan has spent much time researching motivation, so she shares those insights with us here.

So you'll learn one, major misconceptions about motivation,

two, the three keys to mastering your motivation, and three, an overlooked leadership practice to improve engagement.

So if you want to check out the show notes or the transcript or the links to items we've referenced,

it's over to awesome at your job.com slash F-5. Now here's Susan's story.

Susan Fowler is dedicated to helping others master their

motivation and achieve their highest aspirations. A sought after speaker,

consultant and motivation coach, she shared her message on optimal motivation and thriving together in all 50 states and over 40 countries.

Susan is the best-selling author of why motivated people doesn't work and what does and co-author of self-leadership

and the one minute manager with Ken Blanchard.

Her latest book, Master your motivation,

Three Scientific Truths for achieving your goals,

released last June.

Susan's also a professor in the Master of Science and Executive Leadership Program

at the University of San Diego.

Thanks to Susan for spending some time with us and thanks to our sponsors.

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Now, here's Susan.

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