We spend most of life working without ever questioning the wisdom of this activity. Despite this obliviousness, a wisdom of work grows
within and around the concept of "career" intended to help facilitate and maximize the various elements of this
activity: productivity, motivation, etc. What if our understanding of work is completely wrong?
The conventional wisdom of work and career is questioned and challenged in articles that explore and critique the
assumptions, beliefs, and values that underlie our understanding and practice of work. You will also find articles
that propose and suggest alternative and radical ways of thinking and working.
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November 12, 2023
Productive & Counterproductive Behavior in Organizations: The Need to Measure Performance
Explore the impact of both productive and counterproductive behaviors on your journey, whether you’re building a business or ascending the corporate hierarchy. Discover why performance measurement is crucial.
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October 24, 2023
What are the similarities & differences between need theories?
Dive into the world of motivational theories with this insightful article. Explore the similarities and differences between various need theories and understand how they influence human behavior.
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October 19, 2023
Unveiling the Pitfalls: Why Pay-for-Performance Fails to Deliver Long-Term Results
This article examines the flaws of pay-for-performance systems, which use financial incentives to motivate employees. The reasons performance pay fails to achieve long-term success are many and an examination of these issues reveals a gap in existing research.
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October 19, 2023
The Four Forms of Motivation: Extrinsic, Identified, Intrinsic, & Introjected
This article explores the four types of motivation that drive people to achieve their goals: extrinsic, identified, intrinsic, and introjected. It explains how these motivation forms differ in their sources, actions, and effects. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each form of motivation and how to apply them effectively in personal and professional settings.
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October 19, 2023
The Difference Between Extrinsic & Intrinsic Motivation: Why It Matters
Explore the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and how they affect behavior and performance. Find out how to use both types of motivation wisely and appropriately in different fields and situations. Enhance your personal and professional development by balancing extrinsic and intrinsic motivation.
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October 18, 2023
The Law of Effect: How Consequences Influence Behavior & Why Rewarding Yourself Doesn’t Motivate
Rewarding yourself may seem like a good way to motivate yourself to do things you don’t enjoy or find difficult. However, research shows that self-rewarding can have some negative consequences for your motivation, performance, and well-being. In this article, you will explore the psychological theories of the Law of Effect and operant conditioning, and how they reveal why self-rewarding doesn’t work. You will also learn about a more effective approach to self-motivation: Drive Fulfillment. This is the process of accomplishing your desires and needs by creating practical strategies, rather than depending on external stimuli. Read on to learn how to use Drive Fulfillment to your advantage and reach your goals.
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September 22, 2023
Do companies really need CEOs?
Vincent Triola challenges the conventional notion of CEOs’ indispensability. The article explores the changing dynamics of workplaces and the need for organizations to adapt to new requirements.
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September 14, 2023
Inequality, Life Chances, Upward Mobility, & the American Dream
The American Dream is a fairy tale that many people believe in, but few can achieve. This article explores how the dream is unrealistic based on life choices and opportunities of Americans today.
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June 12, 2023
Fiction & Life Colliding
Ambition is not a virtue and may be a detriment since inequity is prevalent in organizations of all sizes, manifesting as nepotism, cronyism, favoritism, glass ceilings, and racial bias. These issues are not anomalies but rather standard practices in corporations. Companies may subject potential employees to rigorous hiring processes while concurrently hiring overpriced CEOs and executives based solely on their reputation. The same rules that apply to workers and lower-level managers do not apply to CEOs, resulting in a situation where executives are often overpaid due to their inability to generate a positive return on investment with regard to their compensation. This can lead to employees engaging in quiet quitting as a way to cope with their dissatisfaction.
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December 22, 2022
The Only Thing You Need to Know When Starting a Business
The only thing you need to know when starting a business is your ability to become a pschopath. A hard-hitting article that exposes the harsh truth about the business world, where profit is king and employees are disposable. The author argues that the only thing you need to know when starting a business is your why, and that you should be prepared to sacrifice everything else, including people, for your vision.
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November 17, 2022
The Cost of Selling Ourselves: A Critical Look at the Role of Capitalism in Our Lives
Tired of self-help books that just don’t help? Get a fresh perspective on why those books might be missing the mark. Spoiler alert: it’s not you, it’s capitalism. How we unknowingly sell ourselves instead of building trust.
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November 13, 2022
Unquestioning obedience, including jobs, will lead to slavery.
The concept of work as an unintended form of slavery is not new. Many argue that it is a necessary evil we must endure to survive as a society. Others believe that work can be fulfilling if the task has a meaningful purpose or can be one’s passion. However, a growing number of people feel trapped in their jobs due to financial constraints or other obligations. While “work” may not accurately define as “slavery” since it is not forced labor and workers do not exist as property, a similar hopelessness and despair arises.
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