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RSA ANIMATE: Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us

Royal Society of Arts · ★ Dr. Daniels Hall of Fame

RSA ANIMATE: Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us

Why it's in the Hall of Fame: Money is not the motivator people think it is. Autonomy, mastery and purpose are.

Why leaders watch it

Summarizes research showing autonomy, mastery and purpose beat carrots and sticks for creative work, which changes how managers design incentives.

An RSA Animate whiteboard adaptation of Dan Pink's talk on what motivates people at work. It argues that beyond simple tasks, autonomy, mastery and purpose drive performance more than money.

Takeaways

Topics: Motivation & engagement, Culture & values

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