Carrots, Sticks, and the Paradoxes of Motivation | 43 Folders
Over the years I have had to explain over and over to people way above my pay grade that money is a bad motivator. Sure we like it, but the idea that just offering an incetive will get us to work harder/better/faster is ultimately foolish. But if you occasionally buy us lunch, send us home early, throw a good party when we ship, and most importand prove that you understand us; and we will follow you into hell…
