Comments on: The Business of Motivation http://www.parkeladd.com/2009/09/11/the-business-of-motivation/ Rediscover Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:38:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: parkejladd http://www.parkeladd.com/2009/09/11/the-business-of-motivation/comment-page-1/#comment-271 parkejladd Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:33:52 +0000 http://www.parkeladd.com/?p=1751#comment-271 Thanks for your comment, Robby. Great reminder that this principle is not limited to "creatives" but is widely applicable. Inspiring innovation through the implementation of genuine trust is so powerful--well said! Thanks for your comment, Robby. Great reminder that this principle is not limited to “creatives” but is widely applicable. Inspiring innovation through the implementation of genuine trust is so powerful–well said!

]]> By: Robby Slaughter http://www.parkeladd.com/2009/09/11/the-business-of-motivation/comment-page-1/#comment-266 Robby Slaughter Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:44:18 +0000 http://www.parkeladd.com/?p=1751#comment-266 Great post, Parke! The most powerful source of progress is <em>intrinsic motivation.</em> You can try to bribe people with carrots or drive them with sticks, but there is no more effective way to inspire innovation than to grant trust. However, I do believe that this principle applies more than to just "creatives." If you work with accountants, medical professionals, personal trainers or engineers, you can still offer them a more respectful relationship than pay for service. You can imbue individuals with the responsibility and authority to contribute how they see fit. This will lead to the greatest productivity, the greatest satisfaction, and the greatest possible results. @robbyslaughter Great post, Parke!

The most powerful source of progress is intrinsic motivation. You can try to bribe people with carrots or drive them with sticks, but there is no more effective way to inspire innovation than to grant trust.

However, I do believe that this principle applies more than to just “creatives.” If you work with accountants, medical professionals, personal trainers or engineers, you can still offer them a more respectful relationship than pay for service. You can imbue individuals with the responsibility and authority to contribute how they see fit. This will lead to the greatest productivity, the greatest satisfaction, and the greatest possible results.

@robbyslaughter

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