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Purpose, Autonomy and an Engaged Workforce
Bestselling author Dan Pink talks about the difference between a compliant workforce and an engaged workforce, and the role purpose and autonomy play in bringing about engagement.
Posted August 27, 2018 by in Business
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How Can We Help Kids Feel Motivated?
CEO Josh Freedman sits down with Ramona and John Miranda to talk about extrinsic motivators, feedback styles and levels of autonomy – and how they all relate to each other and to kids developing a healthy sense of intrinsic motivation.
Posted July 30, 2018 by in Family
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How to Escape Education’s Pitfalls
Sir Ken Robinson outlines 3 principles crucial for the human mind to flourish — and how current education culture works against them. In a funny, stirring talk he tells us how to escape these pitfalls of education.
Posted July 23, 2018 by in Education
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The Puzzle of Motivation
Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories — and maybe, a way forward.
Posted July 23, 2018 by in Business
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The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
This RSA animate is done to a speech by Daniel Pink, author of Drive. He reveals some fascinating science that contradicts how we normally think about compensation and performance. A great resource to understand the science behind extrinsic and intrinsic motivators.
Posted July 15, 2018 by in Life
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How to Create a Good Family Meeting
Barbara Fatum and Josh Freedman discuss how to set the stage for a successful family meeting. The trick is giving kids power – not total control – but power so that they truly feel part of the process.
Posted July 15, 2018 by in Education
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3 Simple Steps You Must Take in a Job Interview
Ozy CEO Carlos Watson shares his 3 tips to look for when hiring someone – and the advice is equally valuable to keep in mind as the person being interviewed. It’s an ode to the power of intrinsic motivation as a key driver of business performance.
Posted June 6, 2018 by in Business
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How to Build a Company That People Want to Work For
Bestselling author and motivational speaker Simon Sinek talks about the importance of knowing why we do what we do. An amazing look at the centrality of engaging intrinsic motivation and pursuing noble goals to business success.
Posted May 28, 2018 by in Business
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The Office and Intrinsic Motivation
This clip from The Office shows how Michael and Jim became co-managers. A funny look at leadership and engaging intrinsic motivation.
Posted April 29, 2018 by in Business , Life
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Different Motivators for Different Kids
How are different children motivated differently? Josh Freedman talks with Ramona and John Miranda about how kids are motivated by different things, and one of our jobs as parents is to help them find out what motivates them.
Posted April 23, 2018 by in Family
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3 Tips for Engaging Intrinsic Motivation
Jonathan Low shares his 3 essential components of engaging intrinsic motivation. Practical tips for leaders, trainers, parents, or anyone who wants to engage others’ intrinsic motivation.
Posted March 5, 2018 by in Life
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Moving Away from Extrinsic Motivators
Extrinsic motivation works- but only for a short time. It’s not sustainable. Jonathan Low talks about how and why to engage intrinsic motivation.
Posted January 3, 2018 by in Business
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