Book HackWhy We WorkBy Barry Schwartz
In a Nutshell
Why We Work interrogates the purpose of work in our lives by examining what traits make work feel meaningful and which questions companies should ask to maximize the motivation of their employees.
Favorite Quote
90% of adults spend half their waking lives doing things they would rather not be doing at places they would rather not be.
Barry Schwartz
Introduction
Today, many focus on the paycheque rather than asking themselves if they enjoy their work.
Written to accompany psychologist Barry Schwartz's 2015 Ted Talk, Why We Work tackles the psychological issues of modern life.
Schwartz implores readers to look for deeper meaning in their work. Many of us use the wrong incentives and ask the wrong questions.
Whether you're an employee and want to find out if your employer is actually doing a good job at keeping you around, or a manager trying to improve your team's motivation, these lessons will help you better understand the other party.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
- 1.Ask yourself if you perceive your career as a job, career, or a calling
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