Dan Pink on The Surprising Science of Motivation
.From last month’s TEDGlobal 2009: 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. (Recorded at TEDGlobal 2009, July 2009 in Oxford, UK. Duration: 18:36)
Terrific concept towards business, one which we apply in our personal lives: it’s the inner drive — not the reward — that moves us forward; excellent speech — it’s amazing what TED does in 18 minutes.