Motivation - Daniel Pink

To engage deeply with work, Dan Pink explains that we need three key elements that are examples of intrinsic motivation::

• Autonomy – the chance to do things our own way, follow our instincts and feel like we matter

• Mastery – a sense of growing confidence and competence, informed by rapid feedback that lets us understand whether what we’re doing is ‘working’

• Purpose – the feeling that our work is having a genuine impact, and contributing meaningfully to something bigger, and part of a greater good, whether that’s for our colleagues, clients, or society at large

When all three come together, the depth of our motivation can inspire us to overcome all sorts of challenges, helping us navigate times of change and respond to setbacks with determination and resilience.