tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38902647.post5642656676095108800..comments2024-03-26T05:19:42.852-04:00Comments on Professor Michael Roberto's Blog: Motivating without Money - Part IIMichael Robertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01658740999927721412noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38902647.post-58587141857508554802009-05-01T13:00:00.000-04:002009-05-01T13:00:00.000-04:00Another very good book that is worth reading for t...Another very good book that is worth reading for those interested in the topic of decision-making, particularly the cognitive dimensions of choice.Michael Robertohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01658740999927721412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38902647.post-87698314737524083152009-05-01T08:58:00.000-04:002009-05-01T08:58:00.000-04:00In the book Sway, the authors cite neurological re...In the book Sway, the authors cite neurological research showing the parts of the brain controlling altruistic and pleasure-seeking impulses do not operate at the same time. The result is people who might have willingly done a task out of a desire to help (assisting a friend in moving) would not do the same task if offered a sum of money (say $10) that didn't seem worth it. Moreover, they find that the pleasure center easily takes over the altruism instinct when given the chance. <br /><br />I work for the Forest Service, where big bonuses are not a regular occurrance, but this concept still gave me pause in thinking about how I motivate the team I lead.Julie & Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01795578730527618767noreply@blogger.com