People with a high Altruism score can bring a real X-factor to team dynamics, and one that can help companies foster an atmosphere of psychological safety. This in turn helps managers build teams composed of complementary individuals, and not just uniform ‘robots’. But what does it mean to be motivated by Altruism, and how can managers nurture this attribute within their team?
Authenticity—staying true to one’s values, and not misrepresenting yourself in your words or your actions—is an important concept for both individuals and companies as a whole. But can too much authenticity be a bad thing? And what are the keys to being an authentic leader?
Innovation is defined as the practical implementation of novel and useful ideas, and it can be expressed in many different ways. But what does it mean to be motivated by Innovation? How does this motivator manifest itself in daily decision-making? And how do you work together effectively with people who aren’t motivated by Innovation?
A new academic report by Dr. Alicia von Schenk, a mathematician and researcher on the economics of artificial intelligence, offers fresh insights into how using Attuned to understand employees’ Intrinsic Motivations leads to higher engagement and happier work environments.
A desire to stay in control at all times is not uncommon among managers, but failing to provide enough freedom to employees with a high need for Autonomy can have a negative effect on their engagement and productivity. By combining Attuned’s motivational insights with effective management techniques, however, you can learn to let go without losing control.
The Attuned Writer Fellowship, the first program of its kind on digital newsletter-publishing platform Substack, will give one talented writer US$50,000 to launch and run a newsletter dedicated to exploring Intrinsic Motivation. Apply before July 31st, 2021!
Feedback is vital to our progress. It motivates people to work harder and provides a different perspective. So why can it sometimes be so hard to accept? The answer is that receiving—and giving—feedback are skills that require practice to perfect. Here are some simple steps to improve your ability to give and receive feedback more effectively.
The past year has taught us what psychologists have known for decades: that people are governed by individual differences and competing needs, with personal preferences determining the individual value hierarchies that drive our choices. But what happens when your own system of needs, values, and preferences contrasts starkly with that of someone you love?
Being motivated by Status conjures up images of power dressing, corner offices and C-suites, but the reality can be quite different. As well as outward indications of a person’s stature within their company and society as a whole, Status is also about taking pride in the work you do and the things you have achieved.
