Introduction to Intrinsic Motivation: Part 8
Why we can’t overcome our confirmation bias
Introduction to Intrinsic Motivation: Part 7
No one has “too much to do”
Introduction to Intrinsic Motivation: Part 6
5 cognitive elements that drive FEO.
Introduction to Intrinsic Motivation: Part 5
Any activity can have an exciting outcome.
Introduction to Intrinsic Motivation: Part 4
Intrinsic Motivation can benefit our work and our health.
Introduction to Intrinsic Motivation: Part 3
Stefan Falk describes the two types of workplace behavior.
Introduction to Intrinsic Motivation: Part 2
Stefan Falk describes the difference between Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation.
Introduction to Intrinsic Motivation: Part 1
Stefan describes what Intrinsic Motivation is and why it is so important.
Why are you feeling stressed and dissatisfied with your work?
Because we are lazy and energy-conserving creatures, we often stop challenging ourselves and instead log out intellectually when we think we know how to perform a task.When this happens, you risk engaging too much in what I call activity-focused behavior. This means that you start performing your tasks mostly by habit. You work the same…
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To be intrinsically motivated you need to make challenging yourself second nature
Professionals who are intrinsically motivated are the superstars in any organization. They… Deliver higher-quality work – they pay more attention to detail. Have a higher “on task” factor – they daydream less and have on average 25 to 30 percent more productive time. Feel less stress – they are more immersed in their work and its details and…
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What causes burnout? Uncertainty. Here’s what to do about it.
Social media sites are aflame with discussion of “quiet quitting” — that is, burned out employees doing the minimum possible to meet their job requirements. It’s a natural reaction to overwork. But is overwork really the ultimate cause of burnout? I have worked with many professionals and managers who suffer from burnout. In virtually every…
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Daily Journaling is the Key to Continuous Improvement
Getting better as a manager takes discipline. While the idea of keeping a diary of your work life may seem strange, it’s actually central to establishing how you can improve — provided that you do it the right way. As the works of the philosopher John Dewey suggest, we do not learn from experience; we…
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