Agile Uprising Podcast
Punished by Rewards with Alfie Kohn
Feb 18, 2024
Alfie Kohn, author of Punished by Rewards, discusses how rewards can backfire, how praise may not motivate, and the importance of intrinsic motivation. They explore the impact of rewards in work environments, dangers of extrinsic motivation, and empowering teams for success.
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- Rewards and punishments undermine intrinsic motivation by controlling behavior.
- Intrinsic motivation is more lasting than extrinsic motivation, which can lead to a decline in interest over time.
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The Negative Impacts of Rewards and Punishments
The podcast episode features an interview with author Alfie Kohn, who discusses his book 'Punished by Rewards.' Kohn challenges the common belief that rewards and punishments are effective motivators, highlighting how they are both forms of control that undermine intrinsic motivation. He emphasizes that rewards and punishments are not opposites but rather two sides of the same coin. Kohn argues that rewards lead to temporary compliance but at a significant cost and can diminish a person's interest and quality of work over time. He suggests that organizations should focus on promoting content, collaboration, and choice to foster intrinsic motivation instead.
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