Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose

May 31, 2010

Behavioral science and specifically motivational science is fascinating. When you wake up, what drives you?

Dan Pink, in his recent book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, identifies three principal factors: autonomy, mastery and purpose. Check out the video below to get an excerpt.

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