Why Are Employees Doing Only the Bare Minimum? | ExxcelênciaCast EP.12 Parte 3

Why do some employees take initiative while others do only what they are told? Motivation is not the same for everyone. Money may motivate one person. Flexibility, recognition, status, purpose, or personal growth may matter more to someone else — and those priorities can change over time. In **Part 3 of Episode 12 of ExxcelênciaCast**, Thiago Rodrigues and psychologist Angélica Lopes discuss motivation, engagement, proactivity, professional behavior, responsibility, and growth at work. 💥 IN THIS EPISODE: • Why motivation is different for every employee • Money, benefits, flexibility, and purpose • Why motivation changes throughout life • Performance, compensation, and professional growth • Building relationships with younger employees • Why some people do only the bare minimum • Proactivity and professional responsibility • How childhood habits can influence professional behavior • Rules, responsibility, and consistency • Why leaders and parents need to lead by example • Balancing firmness with flexibility 📌 **Engagement cannot be created by benefits or pressure alone.** People respond differently to incentives, opportunities, responsibility, and leadership. And proactivity is not only about doing more — it is also about learning to recognize what needs to be done without waiting for every instruction. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:23 Motivation and engagement 03:22 Motivation is individual 05:49 Money vs. benefits 07:24 Motivation changes over time 08:33 Performance and compensation 10:40 Engaging younger employees 12:41 Proactivity and professional growth 13:29 Where professional behavior begins 15:54 Responsibility and parenting 19:33 Proactivity and leading by example 20:28 Firmness vs. flexibility 24:01 The bigger picture of professional growth 🎙️ **ExxcelênciaCast — Safety That Creates Value** Host: Thiago Rodrigues Guest: Angélica Lopes Executive Producer: Milena Sousa **Episode 12 — Part 3**