Dan Pink: The puzzle of motivation

http://www.ted.com 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.

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[TeoUpInTheSky]

I wish I haven't read your comment before the talk.

[marthasrabbs]

trust me, there's egomania at all level of employment. I would bet that you are not one of the board members or part of middle management. I bet if instead of removing 'them", and instead, removed your chip on the shoulder, then YOU could make "amazing" things happen.

[tlo2504]

There's no puzzle in my motivation, dick head.

[Phil Pettit]

when they change the time constraints for these types of tests, the results are far different.

[Dimitri Rytsk]

Yes, better paid perform worst, but they can afford better drugs!

[ZionistWorldOrder]

This is also known from sports. The very best in several sports are not in professional competition. Some even get worse the more rewarded and incentivized compared to when they only focused on the sport for its own sake.

[jjkul1]

Bob Saget

[Mohamed Majunga]

Fuck I read his comment :/

[la qwertyu]

I wish i hadn't read your comment that made me want to read the other comment which made me hear noises throughout the vid.

[Openyoureyesify]

OMFG... I read your comment and was going to wait until after the talk to see what "tntcheats" had said. Then I read the other top comment and I notice afterwards that it's tntcheats" and I start hearing that annoying noise! DAMN YOU IRONY!

[NamezJamez007]

he reminds me of a cross between bob saget and sam harris o.o