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Bithive started reading Good Strategy, Bad Strategy by Richard P. Rumelt
Good Strategy, Bad Strategy by Richard P. Rumelt
The author examines the concepts of good strategy (a succinct description of a situation or problem at hand, followed by …
Bithive finished reading Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Gregory Hays
Nearly two thousand years after it was written, Meditations remains profoundly relevant for anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life.
…Bithive started reading Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Gregory Hays
Nearly two thousand years after it was written, Meditations remains profoundly relevant for anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life.
…Bithive rated Throneworld (The Beast Arises #5): 3 stars
Bithive finished reading Throneworld (The Beast Arises #5) by Guy Haley
Bithive wants to read Das Geflecht by Jol Rosenberg
Bithive finished reading The Hard Thing about Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
Bithive started reading The Hard Thing about Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
Bithive finished reading The Abolition of Man by C S Lewis
Bithive started reading Throneworld (The Beast Arises #5) by Guy Haley
Bithive stopped reading Games People Play. by M. D. Eric Berne
Bithive wants to read Tao Te Ching by Ursula K. Le Guin
Tao Te Ching by Ursula K. Le Guin
No other English translation of this greatest of the Chinese classics can match Ursula Le Guin's striking new version. Le …
Bithive reviewed Punished by Rewards by Alfie Kohn
Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise, and Other Bribes …
Mindaltering book about incentive systems and autonomie
5 stars
This book was recommended to me in a conversation about 'Non Violent Communication'. Similar to NVC, it highlights the importance of authentic human interaction. The book critiques the use of Rewards and Punishments, arguing that they destroy the quality and self-fulfillment in work. When Rewards and Punishments are introduced, the task at hand becomes a means to an end, rather than an intrinsically valuable experience. This also holds true for merit pay programs. The best employees don't work for money or rewards; they are intrinsically motivated.
Intrinsic motivation is the key to success, and the book emphasizes the importance of self-determination. While the book focuses primarily on teaching and children, its advice can be applied to any situation.
The core message is to abandon reward and incentive systems and instead structure work in a way that genuinely engages people. Although I was hoping for more business-specific advice, the …
This book was recommended to me in a conversation about 'Non Violent Communication'. Similar to NVC, it highlights the importance of authentic human interaction. The book critiques the use of Rewards and Punishments, arguing that they destroy the quality and self-fulfillment in work. When Rewards and Punishments are introduced, the task at hand becomes a means to an end, rather than an intrinsically valuable experience. This also holds true for merit pay programs. The best employees don't work for money or rewards; they are intrinsically motivated.
Intrinsic motivation is the key to success, and the book emphasizes the importance of self-determination. While the book focuses primarily on teaching and children, its advice can be applied to any situation.
The core message is to abandon reward and incentive systems and instead structure work in a way that genuinely engages people. Although I was hoping for more business-specific advice, the essence of the book is applicable across all areas of life. Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their interpersonal relationships and create a more fulfilling workplace environment.
