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September 11, 2010

How To Motivate People -- Lessons from Dan Pink

Did you know that rewards for top performers may actually lead to WORSE performance?

If you'd like to see your team become more innovative then don't provide bonuses.

Weird right?

Makes no sense.

To understand this, you've got to read Dan Pink's book "DRIVE: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us"

Watch the entertaining video below for a few very important lessons.



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