Motivation Basics
What are the two types of motivation?
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
What are the three elements of Motivation 3.0?
Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose
What is Motivation 2.0?
A system based on external rewards and punishments (carrots and sticks).
Which company’s innovation policy led to the creation of Gmail?
How can someone apply autonomy in their personal goals?
By setting self-driven challenges instead of relying on external pressures.
What is the ‘Carrot and Stick’ approach?
A motivation system based on rewards (carrots) and punishments (sticks) to influence behavior.
What does autonomy mean in the workplace?
Giving employees control over how they do their work, rather than micromanaging them.
Why does Motivation 2.0 fail in modern workplaces?
Because today’s jobs require creativity, problem-solving, and self-direction, which extrinsic rewards can reduce.
How did 3M employees create Post-it Notes?
Through experimentation and a culture of innovation, which supported mastery and autonomy.
What is an example of mastery in a personal hobby?
Practicing an instrument daily to improve, rather than just playing for rewards.
Who conducted an experiment with monkeys that helped identify intrinsic motivation?
Harry Harlow
Why is mastery important for motivation?
People feel motivated when they are improving and becoming better at something meaningful.
What happened to Microsoft Encarta, and why did Wikipedia succeed?
Encarta paid professionals, but Wikipedia’s volunteer-driven model thrived due to purpose-driven motivation.
Why do Tesla employees feel motivated beyond their salary?
Because they are working toward a larger purpose—sustainable energy innovation.
Why is purpose important in long-term motivation?
Because people stay committed when they believe their work has meaning beyond personal gain.
What experiment did Edward Deci conduct to study motivation?
He found that paying people to do a task they enjoy reduces their motivation (the overjustification effect).
What is an example of purpose-driven motivation?
Wikipedia contributors writing articles for free to share knowledge with the world.
What was the key lesson from Deci’s experiment with puzzle-solving?
External rewards can reduce intrinsic motivation.
What type of work benefits most from intrinsic motivation?
Creative and problem-solving jobs, such as design, writing, and innovation-based roles.
What is a common mistake people make when trying to motivate themselves?
Relying too much on external rewards instead of finding intrinsic reasons for motivation.
What type of motivation does Motivation 3.0 focus on?
Intrinsic motivation
Which company gives employees 20% of their time to work on personal projects, encouraging autonomy?
Which key motivation principle is missing in traditional workplaces: Autonomy, Mastery, or Purpose?
Often, all three! Many workplaces lack autonomy, offer little room for mastery, and do not provide meaningful purpose.
How can schools apply Motivation 3.0 to improve student learning?
By offering more autonomy (choice in projects), mastery (challenging work), and purpose (real-world connections).
How can employees find more purpose in their jobs?
By connecting their work to a greater mission, such as helping others or solving important problems.