Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report you fear will be criticized, or ...

Scientists have uncovered a way to manipulate the pathway in monkey brains that puts the brakes on motivation.

Ever wonder why starting feels harder than finishing? Brain research shows stress can quietly block motivation before action ...

Motivating employees to a high level of workplace performance is vital to a small business, since each employee's role in the organization carries proportionately more weight. Unlike other motivation ...

There is also a warning embedded in the findings: a brake exists for a reason. If it is weakened too much, a person might push into highly stressful situations too readily, which could increase risk ...

Gapingvoid is a Culture Design company that uses the science of "Semiotics" to shape shared identity, culture, values, and purpose within organizations and groups. I recently had them make some ...

Motivation isn’t a character trait. It’s a state of mind. Here’s how to encourage that state of mind in your employees. That’s why a deep dive into the inner workings of motivation is the key to ...

Small-business owners can motivate employees with a carrot or a stick, depending on the situation and goals. Using positive reinforcement rather than fear is a more productive way to get employees to ...

Watching firefighters battle the Los Angeles blazes, I wondered, “What motivates someone to run toward a fire?” What drives people to dedicate themselves to that kind of commitment to their community ...