Intrinsic motivation is vital to success.

 What truly motivates us has been a mismatch with what was understood to motivate us.


Dan Pink insists that “management” does not lead to engagement.
The only way people truly engage is through self-direction. 
http://www.danpink.com/archives/2010/10/motivation-twitter-style




There is a "growing trend of companies tapping the power of autonomy to deliver results. And it joins similarly inspired efforts like Atlassian’s brilliant FedEx Days — a concept that is spreading like benevolent kudzu at companies and even schools across North America — and the 20 percent time initiatives at Google and elsewhere."

Money can be a powerful motivator, but as studies show rewarding people financially only works to a point. Beyond that, you need autonomy, mastery and purpose. They are the building blocks for intrinsic motivation. http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2010/05/29/drive-the-surprising-truth-about-what-motivates-us/

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