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Drive

Explores intrinsic motivation through autonomy, mastery and purpose, particularly for nonroutine work.

Key takeaways

  1. Rewards can distort complex work
  2. Autonomy strengthens engagement
  3. Skill growth and purpose sustain effort

How to apply it in your business

  1. Increase choice in how teams deliver outcomes
  2. Publish skill-development paths
  3. Explain customer meaning behind routine tasks

About the author

Daniel H. Pink is an author known for explaining behavioral science in work and motivation.

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