We sometimes look at motivation backwards: We assume there must be an outcome or reward in order to get ourselves or others motivated to act. This is not what science shows us. One of the key ...

While the Great Resignation of the early 2020s shook the foundations of the workforce, businesses face other challenges in 2026: “Quiet Vacationing,” disengagement and the struggle to retain top ...

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 ...

Self-determination theory (SDT) is an empirically based theory of motivation and psychological development that is especially focused on the basic psychological needs that promote high quality ...

With over 25 years spent managing, teaching and observing employees -- and with a degree in psychology and time spent teaching courses on the subject at Cornell University -- I’ve spent my fair share ...

The research indicates that, from an attribution theory perspective, when it comes to advancing potential (irrespective of the field or discipline), there are four factors that influence a person’s ...