Intrinsic Motivation

Why are some people unimaginative in one context and so creative in another?
Intrinsic Motivation is a major component of what makes people creative, if there is a true commitment to a shared mission, the ideas will come.

Intrinsic motivation is often associated with higher levels of creativity, persistence, and overall satisfaction with one's activities. It contrasts with extrinsic motivation, where individuals are motivated by external factors such as rewards, praise, or avoiding punishment.

Cultivating intrinsic motivation can be beneficial in various aspects of life, including work, hobbies, and personal development, as it fosters a genuine passion and commitment to what you're doing.

Established firms will be disrupted by startups if they fail to innovate. The biggest misconception about innovation is that it’s about ideas. It’s not. It’s about solving problems. So, the first step to building an innovative team is to hire people interested in the problems you need to solve.

Three Ways to Improve Intrinsic Motivation:

1. Create Diversity.
   The challenge for managers is to create an environment that is both diverse and psychologically safe. Great innovative teams learn to constructively work through these tensions. You should be creating an environment where people expect to have their
   perspectives challenged by someone who looks, talks, and thinks differently.
    
2. Value Teamwork.
   Creative people are friendly, gracious, with genuine interest and desire to help others. The best innovators are knowledge brokers, who embed themselves into networks. This character is so consistent that we can conclude that when it comes to innovation, generosity can be a competitive advantage.
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4. Promote Psychological Safety.
   The opportunity of each team member to give voice to their ideas without fear of reprisal or rebuke. Perhaps; That one elusive piece of insight can crack that tough problem

The truth is you don’t need the best people — you need the best teams.

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