The puzzle of motivation | Dan Pink | TED
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Why leaders watch it
Evidence that carrot-and-stick incentives backfire on creative work, and that autonomy, mastery and purpose drive performance.
Dan Pink's TED talk argues that traditional carrot-and-stick rewards often fail for creative work, drawing on the candle problem and social science research. He points to autonomy, mastery and purpose as better motivators.
Takeaways
- Rewards narrow focus on complex tasks
- Autonomy, mastery and purpose motivate best
- Pay enough to take money off the table
Topics: Motivation & engagement
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