Working Your Way to Happiness
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
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Rethinking Work Motivation
This chapter examines the foundational ideas of an influential economist on human labor, suggesting that people's preference for leisure necessitates effective incentives for productivity. Delving into B.F. Skinner's behaviorist experiments, it critiques the notion that financial rewards alone can motivate employees, emphasizing the importance of intrinsic factors like meaning and engagement. The discussion warns against environments that strip work of purpose, as they can diminish motivation and hinder organizational success.
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