In the complex landscape of modern organizations, understanding what truly motivates employees is crucial for leaders aiming to enhance productivity, engagement, and overall workplace satisfaction. The insights distilled from the HBR Guide to Motivating People offer practical strategies rooted in behavioral science and management theory to help leaders unlock the full potential of their teams.

• Motivation extends beyond monetary rewards: While compensation is important, intrinsic factors such as purpose, autonomy, and mastery play a more sustained role in driving employee engagement.
• Recognition must be timely and specific: Effective praise addresses particular behaviors or outcomes,...
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