The Innovation Show
Teresa Amabile - The Progress Principle
May 23, 2024
Teresa Amabile, expert in workplace motivation, discusses the importance of making small progress in meaningful work for positive emotions and high motivation. Key topics include clear goals, autonomy, supportive events, and upcoming book on retirement. Managers urged to recognize the impact of small wins on employee motivation and inner work-life. Amabile's research highlights the need for leaders to create a supportive environment that fosters progress and innovation.
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Quick takeaways
- Making progress in meaningful work boosts motivation and positive emotions significantly.
- Recognition of progress, catalysts, and nourishers are crucial for enhancing inner work life and motivation in employees.
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Key Finding 1: Progress Propels Positive Emotions and Motivation
Making progress in one's work is strongly linked to positive emotions and high motivation. It was found that even incremental progress contributes more to positive emotions and motivation than other workday events. The study highlighted that motivation is not solely dependent on elaborate incentive systems, with progress in meaningful work playing a pivotal role in uplifting emotions and driving success.
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