# How to Motivate an Unmotivated Employee Without Micromanaging

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Published: 2026-04-24T02:00:00+00:00
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Have you ever had an employee where you think… “Do you even care anymore?” They used to show up early They used to go above and beyond And now… something feels off You try to motivate them But nothing seems to work Here’s the shift: You can’t make someone care But you can make it easier for them to stop caring And most managers do it without realizing it In this episode, we’re breaking down a few mindset shifts to help you look at this differently BY THE TI...

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