Comments on: The Surprising Science of Motivation

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 06:44:56 +0000

I too am a big fan of Ideas Worth Spreading (TED)… I had seen this one before, but it is brilliant and refreshing even the 2nd time through. I love the idea of having an offbeat and highly effective team working at my business… Wild cutting edge creativity with Lifestyle Guru rewards? Surely something to ponder…

Thanks for continuing to show me that there is life outside the box.

By: Bob Maitland

Bob Maitland — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:42:20 +0000

Thanks, Steve. This is a very succinct description of how leaders need to approach their businesses and their people in the 21st century. Now we need to get it in front of every organizational leader.
Then we need to beat them with a stick if they don’t pay attention. Oh. …Wait a minute! What was that about extrinsic motivation? I better watch that video again.
Bob Maitland

By: Carlos

Carlos — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:32:09 +0000

Thanks Steve. I saw an animated you-tube piece about the autonomy-mastery-purpose concept a few months ago. Tells the same story but in a graphic way….
Carl

By: Vaclav Gregor

Vaclav Gregor — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:19:14 +0000

I’m a huge fan of TED. Another great video from them.
It’s interesting, I’ve always thought that people are motivated by their salary or income.
But I guess he is right, in enterpreneurship people are more motivated by doing what they love, being their our boss, having flexibility and control over their lifes. And these things are maybe bigger motivator than just an high income.
Also once you focus on what you love, the money will come.
Vaclav Gregor

By: Rose

Rose — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 03:00:19 +0000

This is a great video and I hope a lot of business owners get a chance to see it.
Coming from a company that I feel used to be quality oriented and honestly cared about the workers to a company that shifted to quantity and now years later is struggling in every possible way. It’s an absolute shame that in their attempt to keep things afloat they have forgotten the humanistic factor and the words “Thank you” and “Good job”. Appreciating each employee and recognizing all as equals no matter what job or position they fill. Without them, there is no business.
There is an abundance of knowledge amongst workers and staff but management doesn’t seem to be interested nor do I beleive, have any idea how to bring forth this knowledge. There is so much damage to moral and everyone seems to be hanging on. It’s a sad situation.
I beleive if companies want to engage their workers they should be adopting plans such as the ones demonstrated in the video, I can see how it can work to turn this one around.

By: dave

dave — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:09:54 +0000

I, unfortunately, work for a firm that has gone from 10 years of peon empowerment back to top down direction . Micromanaging.

We now require 30% more manpower (mainly in admin) to provide the same service level to the public.

Our industry? County government.

So, I’ve experienced both mgmt approaches in my 30 year career and hands down agree with Mr. Pink!

By: Estelle Harder

Estelle Harder — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:27:40 +0000

dear Steve thank you so much I am totally right brain can be left too rather the right side but passion is in my right side of the brain that is why I don’t like too much time on the web,Yes I am bright, funny, Brilliant like all. No we are unique this is what I have found so annoying trying to help others that are alredy struggling thats why I chat every time I get an opportunity at the bus stop or any where , no never said I know all,eternally grateful for all that you have showen me because I love to learn new things tha tis hence why the communication on the web… thank you so for the Video . I learnt by being the fly on the wall .. watching from the side how life works . Passion God gave me some wonderful gifts and I love to share …Have a great day thanks once again ..Estelle xx

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Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:35:04 +0000

[...] This animated video presentation is adapted from Dan Pink’s talk at the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and reveals the hidden truths behind what really drives and motivates people. It is quite similar to the content in the article I published: The Surprising Science of Motivation. [...]

By: Jewel

Jewel — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:53:03 +0000

This is good to keep in mind for respecting the way people operate. Thank you and Dan for sharing, because as we learn better, we do better.

By: W S Wright

W S Wright — Sat, 01 May 2010 05:16:02 +0000

Steve – Management studies have been dissected, studied and reported for many years…..and I believe that each opinion can be found during each business cycle. Suggest that info / studies presented on the internet must have a source / date identified to understand the timeliness and impact. Kinda reminds me of a paper I saw the other day on the interneet that started, “87 years ago, my grandpappy was sitting with some of his friends about the pot-belly stove and he thought….”. And the spokes person stated with great conviction that one of the early Presidents of the USA had given this speech…… Shall we accept anything that is presented on the internet without proper sourcing!?!?!? Thanks for feeding the hunger! Now I want to know if we have learned how to fish!?!?