New research suggests the cerebellum may help drive motivation with a one-two punch: anticipating a reward, then reinforcing ...

Motivation is one of those topics that gets studied, debated, and written about endlessly. Psychologists have spent decades breaking it down into theories like Self-Determination Theory and Maslow’s ...

Anyone in a leadership position knows the challenges of managing a diverse group of personalities. However, it’s just as important to understand your mental models — or what motivates you. Emotionally ...

According to the research of Dr. Anders Ericsson, motivation is the most significant predictor of success. In simple terms, Dr. Ericsson found that experts in many walks of life, whether sport, music, ...

“It’s time for annual goal setting.” Does this sentence cause a sense of anxiety or dread? Goal setting can feel like a chore for many, but it’s actually critically important for team engagement and ...

On your marks, get set, go? If motivation is lacking, every sprint, no matter how small, can feel like a marathon. Well-intentioned tips and advice such as “Just get started” are particularly ...

Have you ever been awed by the motivation of a successful entrepreneur, leader or athlete? I have. It’s not jealousy, either. Far from it. It’s respect for how motivated they are. Even though I ...

Proven, human-centric, AI-orchestrated K-12 intervention programs empower teachers with more time and help each student achieve guaranteed measurable growth AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - ...

We can stop forcing ourselves to do things that are a means to an illusionary end and start doing things that fulfill our desires in the present moment. Maybe some event catalyzed this change inside, ...

Lower levels of dopamine in the pleasure and reward systems of ADHD brains make it difficult and even painful for kids and teens to muster energy for tasks they find boring, overwhelming, or ...