The Four Motivators (2016)
The article discusses four primary motivators that influence workers in their jobs. These motivators include loyalty to a person, loyalty to a vision, financial incentives, and loyalty to a social group. Understanding these motivators can help explain workplace dynamics and individual behaviors.
- ▪The four motivators are loyalty to a person, loyalty to a vision, money, and loyalty to a social group.
- ▪Many workers are motivated by a strong leader, which can create a 'cult of personality'.
- ▪Financial incentives play a significant role in job satisfaction and career choices.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
The four motivators A long time ago someone sent me an article, maybe it was from Harvard Business Review, that talked about the four things that might motivate any given worker in their job. That article has really stuck with me since then. The idea is that, of course, we are all motivated by all four things, but most people have a "primary" motivator that matters more than the rest. I think that article helps explain why maybe 75% of your coworkers always seem crazy, no matter which side of the fence you're on. It's now fuzzy from years of retelling the story in my own words, but as I remember it, the four motivators are: 1. Loyalty to a person 2. Loyalty to a vision 3. Money (and perks, etc) 4. Loyalty to a social group or environment 1.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Apenwarr.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Apenwarr
