How to Motivate your Employees?

Daniel Leidl (Author and Managing Partner, Meno Consulting)


Daniel discusses his philosophy of keeping employees motivated. He believes that all individuals want to achieve. He states that if leadership wants to keep an organization moving forward they need to set achievable goals that let the employee know they are succeeding. If goals are unrealistic it just causes frustration.

Daniel Leidl

Author of Team Turnarounds Dan Leidl has a PhD in sport psychology from West Virginia University. He also has a MA in Community Counseling from WVU, a MA in Child Development from Tufts University, and a BA in English and Philosophy from Drew University. Dan has coached lacrosse at the international, collegiate and high school levels, and most recently served as the head coach for the Irish National Women’s Team. As a player, he has competed at a variety of levels, including professionally in the National Lacrosse League and internationally as a member of the Irish National Team. Dan is currently an adjunct faculty member within WVU’s Leadership Studies department, and his research interests include motivation, achievement through sport, and leadership. He is working to share his coaching, playing and academic experiences with executives, coaches, and athletes who are seeking performance improvement.

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Daniel Leidl

Author of Team Turnarounds


Dan Leidl has a PhD in sport psychology from West Virginia University. He also has a MA in Community Counseling from WVU, a MA in Child Development from Tufts University, and a BA in English and Philosophy from Drew University. Dan has coached lacrosse at the international, collegiate and high school levels, and most recently served as the head coach for the Irish National Women’s Team. As a player, he has competed at a variety of levels, including professionally in the National Lacrosse League and internationally as a member of the Irish National Team. Dan is currently an adjunct faculty member within WVU’s Leadership Studies department, and his research interests include motivation, achievement through sport, and leadership. He is working to share his coaching, playing and academic experiences with executives, coaches, and athletes who are seeking performance improvement.

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