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What are the changes we need to make today to motivate the workforce of tomorrow? Or maybe there’s a better question to ask…what motivates America’s workforce, and what can we change to support and motivate the workforce of tomorrow?&nbsp; Guild CEO Rachel Romer and best-selling author Adam Grant speak to Daniel Pink, author of "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us," on the topic of motivation in the workplace through sharing his insights on why the traditional premise for motivation–rewards for desired behavior and punishment for undesired behavior–has limitations. He discusses why treating people fairly and with respect, as well as providing predictability and psychological safety in the workplace, are key foundational elements for successful motivation strategies. Additionally, we hear from our series guest host Adam Grant on the importance of belonging and connection in the workplace, and how personalization can lead to increased job satisfaction and performance.&nbsp; Key takeaways from our conversation with Daniel:<ul><li>Provide equal opportunities for education: Understand the massive obstacles between individuals and their educational goals, why middle and upper-class people have a hard time understanding this, and how mentorship and reducing costs are helpful solutions to this issue.</li><li>Motivation strategies on fairness and respect: Learn why traditional approaches to motivation involving reward and punishment have limitations and why successful motivation strategies require understanding the environment and treating people fairly and with respect.</li><li>Make your employees feel valued: Hear about the experiment that Adam’s colleague Francesca conducted on the onboarding experience for frontline workers, why participation matters in a job, and the correlation between making employees feel valued and their performance and job satisfaction increase.</li></ul> Join us for a provocative conversation that will equip you with the tools to create space, manage anxiety, and cultivate empathy within all levels of your organization. This episode will empower you to deconstruct negative stories, foster positive growth, and create an empathetic workplace culture that inspires greatness. <a href="https://www.guild.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">More resources from Guild</a> About Daniel Pink: Daniel H. Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into more than 40 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world. He lives with this family in Washington, DC.

Daniel H. Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into more than 40 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world. He lives with this family in Washington, DC.

Daniel Pink

Bestselling Author

Join Guild CEO Rachel Romer and best-selling author Adam Grant in an insightful conversation with Daniel Pink, renowned author of "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us." Discover the secrets to motivating America's workforce and explore the changes needed to empower the workforce of tomorrow. From debunking traditional motivation approaches to emphasizing fairness, respect, and psychological safety, this episode dives deep into effective strategies for inspiring employees. Guest host Adam Grant also shares his perspective on the power of belonging and personalization in fostering job satisfaction and performance. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion on transforming workplace motivation for a brighter future.


Daniel Pink on The Experiment That Improved Worker Performance and Retention

Sometimes the tough conversations are needed:
We have to talk about pay - paying people well and fairly. 
We have to talk about the basic treatment of people - treating them with respect and as human beings instead of interchangeable parts.

@Daniel Pink shares a powerful message on this episode of The Opportunity Divide. He explores the topic of motivation in the workplace through sharing his insights on why the traditional premise for motivation–rewards for desired behavior and punishment for undesired behavior–has limitations




Opportunity Divide

Talent gap, unemployment, management, and economic crisis. Business-critical conversations today exclude a crucial perspective: America’s workforce. With both employee engagement and unemployment rates at some of the lowest in history, business and people leaders are trying to answer questions, like: How do I design an organization that will create long-term value? How do I rank as a top employer? And, how can I better manage a workforce at the intersection of so much economic upheaval? The old answers no longer apply. We need new voices. That’s why we’re inviting the workforce’s perspective to the table. To build stronger and more successful organizations, we need to drive shared value for employees and owners. Let’s figure out how, together.&nbsp; Rachel Romer, CEO of Guild, and Adam Grant, organizational psychologist and best-selling author, uncover leadership lessons from the frontlines of America’s workforce in Opportunity Divide.&nbsp; Join them for this 6-part series featuring conversations with Brené Brown, Daniel Pink, Ken Chenault, Geoffrey Canada, and Malcolm Gladwell. They discuss what’s motivating workers, how employers can best help them succeed, and what models of collaboration will work best as the future of work comes into sharper focus.