Andrew Badham -
2026-04-16 10:54:29
Intrinsic motivation—the drive to do work because you find it rewarding or enjoyable—is often seen as the "holy grail" of employee engagement. However, a study published in Organization Science reveals a paradoxical downside: the most motivated employees are often the ones targeted for the most extra work.
Understanding "Motive Oversimplification"
The research, which surveyed over 4,300 participants, identified a phenomenon called motive oversimplification. Managers tend...
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Masego Morudu -
2025-12-09 11:10:35
Why Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever?
Even though we live in a fast-paced, tech-driven world, tech skills alone aren’t enough. Managers must excel in soft skills to build trust, foster collaboration, and lead successful teams. They are responsible for fostering the right behaviors and actions to build team dynamics. So, the ability to lead effectively now depends on mastering a set of essential interpersonal skills that go beyond traditional management practices. These sought aft...
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Andrew Badham -
2019-02-25 15:51:15
Which came first?
There are many “chicken or the egg” scenarios when it comes to examining human behaviour. One that is of particular interest to many is the happiness/success correlation. Which came first, or more to the point, which caused which? One might think that it doesn’t really matter which one causes which considering happiness and success are both wonderful things to have. So, who cares which one you get first if they ultimately lead to both? Well, simply...
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Andrew Badham -
2018-10-09 08:20:44
A recent study published in the European Economic Review had, what I assume many people found to be, counterintuitive findings. Optimism and entrepreneurship don’t mix. In short, entrepreneurs with above average reported levels of optimism earned 30% less than those without rose tinted specs; a hard pill to swallow for believers in the law of attraction. Those who find this new information hard to believe might have a simple question quite rightly permeating their brains: How could optim...
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