Since ancient times, business leaders have sought ways to motivate their workers. While fear of physical punishment may have worked to build the pyramids, a more humane and scientific approach is ...

Or the psychology of why we are driven to do what we do ...

Managers of all types of organizations, including small firms, need to motivate their employees to remain competitive. Since employees may find different factors to be motivating, it is crucial that ...

Research shows that, in Attribution Theory, four factors shape a person’s motivation to engage and learn across any field or ...

Gaining career clarity involves defining who you are, understanding what you want from a career change and attracting aligned opportunities. Tapping into motivation is incredibly helpful in the ...

At the start of the month, motivation is usually high. With fresh goals and a renewed sense of purpose, productivity flourishes. However, as the weeks progress, energy levels dip, distractions set in, ...

Anyone in a leadership position knows the challenges of managing a diverse group of personalities. However, it’s just as important to understand your mental models — or what motivates you. Emotionally ...

Academic thinking around motivation has developed considerably over time. Here Stuart Pritchard, winner of the HR magazine and Roffey Park research competition, explores how the major theories have ...

Watching firefighters battle the Los Angeles blazes, I wondered, “What motivates someone to run toward a fire?” What drives people to dedicate themselves to that kind of commitment to their community ...