Loyalty at Work Makes You Exploitable, Study Finds
Loyal workers are selectively and ironically targeted for exploitation.… Read More Loyalty at Work Makes You Exploitable, Study Finds
Category: motivation
You Can Always Quit
A new friend met up with my partner and me to walk around a man-made lake last weekend. We just moved to a new city, and she invited us out to show us what there is to do on the weekends. She showed up wearing a t-shirt that said, “You can always quit.” I’ve been… Read More You Can Always Quit
Let Me Do It: How Autonomy Increases Personal Productivity
Giving workers autonomy increases their productivity, makes them more satisfied with their jobs, and leads to other positive outcomes, too.… Read More Let Me Do It: How Autonomy Increases Personal Productivity
‘Fear of Failure’ Is More Than Merely Emotional Worry
When real consequences are at stake, fear of failure is more than simply fear of shame. … Read More ‘Fear of Failure’ Is More Than Merely Emotional Worry
Trick Yourself Into New Habits By Treating Them Like Tasks
Fifteen days ago, I thought about how I need to workout more often. I do workout now, but only twice a week. It’s not enough. I really should go more often. It should be easy. I have a gym membership, and the gym is located a 10-minute walk from my apartment. Or I could jog… Read More Trick Yourself Into New Habits By Treating Them Like Tasks
When Are We Better Off With Someone Else in Control?
Relinquish control in these two areas to set yourself up for success.… Read More When Are We Better Off With Someone Else in Control?
Make Goals, Not Resolutions
Instead of making resolutions for the New Year, review and refine your goals
… Read More Make Goals, Not Resolutions
The Key to Stop Procrastinating is Personal
Nearly everyone wants to procrastinate less. We all do it to some degree, but it’s a behavior that’s extremely hard to curb in part because we spend little time thinking about it until after it’s too late. But there is a key to stopping procrastination, and it’s somewhat personal. When we talk about procrastination, we’re… Read More The Key to Stop Procrastinating is Personal
Who is Responsible for Your Motivation?
To increase worker motivation, what has to change: the worker or the job?… Read More Who is Responsible for Your Motivation?
How to Change Your Motivation
What is motivation, exactly? Where does it come from? Can we increase motivation through sheer will?… Read More How to Change Your Motivation
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