Seek your Peak
Get your mojo from Maslow
By Marieke SchoenmakerMaslow is about self-actualization
The desire to become everything you're capable of becomingSelf-actualization is at the top of the pyramid
a place where you have transient momentsTransients moments do have a name
we call them our Peak ExperiencesA Peak Experience is that feeling
the feeling of being in your flowA feeling when everything
seems to fit together perfectlyMoments of ecstasy which
cannot be bought, guaranteed or even soughtBut you can set up conditions
so that Peak Experiences are more likelyI hear you thinking
pretty fascinating stuffBut how can I apply this
to the motivational truths that define our relationships
in the workplaceYour reactions on Spirit at Work made me aware of
redefining successSuccess as something more intangible
more meaningfulMeaningful
The idea that we can transform ourselves
and the world through the work we doNot focus on what is
but what could beIn leading that discussion
we use the Transformation Pyramid
Transfo
rmatio
n
Success
SurvivalBefore using this Transformation Pyramid
imagine what relationships are for youWe have to stop pretending we are individuals
that can do it aloneEverything in the universe only exists because it is in
relationship to everything elseAnd so are the values of relationships
in the workplace
Habitat:
Build together
for a better worldWe call it the Relationship Truths
the relational mojo between
Employees, Customers and Investors
Developing strong
Customer loyalty
Building an Maintaining a
Enthusiastic Profitable and
staff Sustainable
business
Creating a
Unique corporate
cultureThe Employee Pyramid creates
base motivation, loyalty and inspiration
Meaning
Creates
inspiration
(Transformation)
Recognition
Creates loyalty
(Success)
Money
Creates base motivation
(Survival)The Customer Pyramid creates
satisfaction, commitment and evangelism
Meet
unrecognized
needs
Creates
evangelism
(Transformation)
Meet desires
Creates commitment
(Success)
Meet expectations
Creates satisfaction
(Survival)The Investor Pyramid creates
trust, confidence and pride of ownership
Legacy
Creates pride
of ownership
(Transformation)
Relationship Alignment
Creates confidence
(Success)
Transaction alignment
Creates trust
(Survival)Bringing it all togehter
in the Relationship Truths Pyramid
Meet
Unreco
gnized
needs
Meet desires
Meet expectations
Developing strong
Customer loyalty
Meanin
Legacy
g
Building an Maintaining a
Enthusiastic Profitable and
staff Sustainable
Relationship
Recognition business
Aligment
Creating a
Unique corporate
culture
Transaction
Money
AlignmentEverything in the universe only exists because it is in
relationship to everything elseTransformational leaders look for
potential motives, seek higher needs
and engage the full person of the followersWe need more of those transformational leaders
to empower meaningful solutionsPlease share with the Peak community
your experience with organizations
where these transformational principles
already have done their work
Contact us by giving your comments
and learn from each otherIn collaboration with
Enjoy!
"Life is one big opportunity for growth"
Marieke Schoenmaker
+31-622497148
www.experienceinnovation.blogspot.com
www.linkedin.com/in/mariekeschoenmaker
marieke.schoenmaker@capgemini.com
Inspired by Chip Conley, founder and CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality