I love this book because it doesn't just spout out leadership advice based on common adages or assumptions but focuses on what actually works. So many leadership books say the same things and just dress them slightly differently to make them sound new and modern, but this book actually prompts you to reconsider what you know and try different approaches. To me the true proof is that there are many things mentioned in this book that I have incorporated into my work both as a corporate executive and fitness instructor that have been more effective than what I was previously doing.

This 200-page book has changed me in several ways. I also found some parts that I wanted to continue reading. A theory of motivation that is actually designed with a very short time can make everyone move. When we want to succeed, at least motivation has changed some things in life.
The concept in this book is very easy to accept and I think about many things, not just about motivation. If you are involved in leadership in the company, then you can get an idea that motivation is not a start.
There is hard work and a lot of work must be started. Whatever it is, I am impressed with this book. And now I will change things that are still lacking in business and life.

What a great concept this book has. It explores then compares and contrasts the long-term reward garnered from motivation rather than the short-term gains from motivation that may be realized in bursts. I enjoyed the specific strategies throughout which weren’t preachy but strategic in nature which I felt were drafted to give the reader not just information but tools to get there.

I received an advanced review copy (ARC) of this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Synopsis from Publisher/NetGalley.com
Move away from the motivation mindset
CEOs and team leaders from Fortune 500 companies and venture-backed start-ups often complain that they have trouble keeping their teams motivated. But what if it’s actually not the job of the leaders to motivate their teams? What if team members were responsible for motivating themselves and for bringing their own professional, positive, helpful, best selves to work each day? What might change in companies if teams lived up to this expectation?

In The Motivation Trap, John Hittler draws on the wisdom he has acquired from years of coaching individuals, teams, and organizations and proposes a more effective way to lead. He unwraps the energetic underpinnings of motivation, explains why it holds big limitations, and points out where and when to employ it as an effective tool in coaching management teams. He walks readers through additional tools and suggests how and when to use them to create high-achieving teams who find enjoyment in their work and are ready to take initiative and work more autonomously. His simple, easy-to-use tools will bring team members together so they can accomplish highly leveraged success. With the wisdom he provides in The Motivation Trap, Hittler helps leaders produce great results for their team members, themselves, and their organizations.

I really liked how this book focused on long-term motivation rather than short-term bursts of motivation.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

The greatest thing about this book is that it goes beyond explaining and understanding motivation towards proposing strategies for long-standing motivation of people and teams.
It took me a while to get into the book's pace and once I did, I was rather pleased with the author's insights on team dynamics and leadership challenges. Thank you NetGalley for the eARC.