Sustained motivation is at the heart of all high-performing teams. Consider the ways in which motivation is an ingredient in so many central aspects of work - from focus to productivity to overall engagement in the workplace. Many companies rely on extrinsic motivators like bonuses, promotions, rules, and punishments to encourage productive behaviors, but these tactics do not create sustained intrinsic motivation.

In this class, you will learn to motivate yourself by tapping into our common desire to be self-directed, improve, and do meaningful work.

You’ll leave with a greater sense of: 

• The myths around motivation that drive our behavior 
• The role of mastery, purpose, and autonomy in driving intrinsic motivation
• How to utilize tools like challenges, deadlines and events, self-rewards, and recharging to boost motivation