About this episode

Sharon Birkman discusses the history and impact of the Birkman Method on understanding human potential.

What drives us to do our best work, and what happens when those internal engines run out of fuel? In this special episode, ATD Houston President-Elect Janeth Harrison sits down with Sharon Birkman , President and CEO of Birkman , a Gold Corporate Sponsor of our chapter. As Birkman celebrates a monumental 75th Anniversary this year, Sharon shares the rich history of an organization that revolutionized how we understand human potential. We dive deep into the "Birkman Method" to explore the critical difference between our visible behaviors and our hidden motivational needs .

People in this episode

Guest: Sharon Birkman

Topics covered

• purpose
• motivation
• human potential
• Birkman Method

Keywords

• 75th Anniversary
• internal engines
• motivational needs

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Birkman Method

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