If you do well, your employer gives you more money. So because of that, you’ll work harder…right?
Science says wrong.
In another amazing animation by RSA, Dan Pink explains the surprising truth about what motivates us. When it’s a simple, straightforward task, material incentives, like money, work.
The thing is, most things we want to do aren’t simple, straightforward tasks.And, according to studies, for tasks that require thought, external rewards can actually make performance plummet.
Motivation is a complex topic, but Dan Pink thinks he knows the answer.
So if money doesn’t motivate, what does? Check out this fascinating video (with super cool animation) and find out.
What motivates you? Tell us!
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