You own or manage a business.  You have a passion for success which doesn’t seem to be shared by employees.  How can you increase employee commitment?

The first thing to understand about employees as a group is that they are not a group. To be more accurate they are not a homogenous group of people, unless you have successfully implemented a cloning program.  One size does not fit all when devising strategies to build a cohesive and successful team.

Nevertheless, there is a vast body of theory that describes what motivates employees to be active and positive contributors in the workplace.  A grasp on the essentials of theory is a great place to start your team building quest.  Even so, be aware of the need to be responsive to individual differences.