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The Puzzle of Motivation

In this TED Talk, career analyst Dan Pink looks at why rewards don’t always work


AARP members can watch this video through July 4, 2024; run time is 19 minutes; video recorded July, 2009.
James Duncan Davidson/TED

Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories — and maybe, a way forward.

 

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