#14 - Why Most People Get the Wrong Idea About Motivation

2025-05-26

In this episode of Standing Apart, host Nigel Ridpath delves into the essential theme of motivation. Discover why traditional motivation tactics often miss the mark and explore groundbreaking insights from Dan Pink's research on what truly drives human performance. As we unravel the complexities of intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, you'll gain access to practical strategies designed to harness the full potential of your teams. We also spotlight the inspiring story of Anya Hindmarch, a...

In this episode of Standing Apart, host Nigel Ridpath delves into the essential theme of motivation. Discover why traditional motivation tactics often miss the mark and explore groundbreaking insights from Dan Pink's research on what truly drives human performance. As we unravel the complexities of intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, you'll gain access to practical strategies designed to harness the full potential of your teams.

We also spotlight the inspiring story of Anya Hindmarch, a sustainability hero uniting competing supermarkets in a plastic waste reduction initiative. Her innovative approach exemplifies how collaboration can lead to significant environmental impact.

Finally, Nigel addresses the 'feedback fallacy' and offers actionable tips to ensure customer feedback leads to real change. Tune in for an engaging narrative that promises to elevate your understanding of motivation and inspire effective leadership.

To find out more about Nigel's Leadership & Management training programme, click here.

You can buy Dan Pink's 'Drive' here.

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