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Motivation and learningTED18 min

The puzzle of motivation

Dan Pink

What research says about rewards, autonomy and purpose at work.

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Key ideas

  • Conditional rewards can narrow focus and hurt creative work
  • Autonomy, mastery and purpose support intrinsic motivation
  • Many workplaces still rely on outdated incentive models

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