Ep. 15: Unlocking Motivation in Leadership and Learning with Matthew Richter

In this episode of The Learning+ Podcast, Matthew Richter joins host Srividya Kumar to explore the powerful connection between motivation, leadership, and learning. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory, Matthew discusses how fulfilling core psychological needs - competence, autonomy, and relatedness - is key to fostering lasting motivation. He shares practical insights on how to create environments that empower individuals, enhance engagement, and drive performance. Whether you're in leadership or learning design, this episode provides actionable strategies for building motivated, high-performing teams.

Connect with Matt

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-richter-0738b84/

Website: https://www.thiagi.com/

Books: https://www.thiagi.com/books

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Book Recommendations

Fluke, by Brian Klaas: https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-Chance-Chaos-Everything-Matters/dp/1668006529

Corruptible, by Brian Klaas: https://www.amazon.com/Corruptible-Who-Gets-Power-Changes/dp/1982154098

Connect with Learnnovators

Website: https://learnnovators.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learnnovators/

Connect with Vidya

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srividyakumar/