Motivation is, of course, a central concept for management. There are numerous theories of motivation, and all managers who hope to stay managers need to have at least a reasonable idea of what is ...

When I was maybe 8 or 9 years old, I was playing in the basement of our house, and I found a duffle bag stuffed under a pile of other random stuff. The bag was full of plaques, trophies, and different ...

In most cultures, the calendar builds in some time for reflection. There’s a certain point in the course of a year when it’s natural to look back over the past, evaluate how things are going, and then ...

At the start of a new year, it can be tempting to commit to new habits or map out major changes you want to make in the months to come. For some people, particularly those who feel burned out or ...

Before David Mussa joined hotel chain Wyndham International as vice president three years ago, it was doubtful that he had any idea just how important the concept of motivation and incentives would ...

The Five Love Languages is pop psychology that somehow became universally understood relationship advice. Words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time, receiving gifts, physical touch — ...

It's been a rough few years, and many people are feeling disengaged from work. But while it's easy to wallow in indifference, it's not good for your health — or your career. Use the fresh slate of a ...

How motivation shapes memory formation While past studies have shown that motivation can enhance learning, the authors explain that not all motivation works the same way. Instead, different ...

It’s funny how motivation works. Some days, you wake up with so much energy and inspiration that you’re ready to take on the world. Other times, it feels like you have just enough energy to crawl out ...