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 ...

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 ...

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Maybe you have no plans to make major career moves in 2025. Here’s how you can still seek out new opportunities and thrive in your current role. At the start of a new year, it can be tempting to ...

Motivation is one of those topics that gets studied, debated, and written about endlessly. Psychologists have spent decades breaking it down into theories like Self-Determination Theory and Maslow’s ...

In a blog post on Second Nature, Tamara Willner says motivation and discipline are the yin and yang of well-being. When we ...

Understand what truly motivates employees. Build a foundation of trust and purpose. Recognize and celebrate wins — big and small. Foster connection and collaboration. Promote work-life balance to ...

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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 ...

Dr. W. Dominika Wranik receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. In the past, she has held funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Mitacs, Research ...