(CBS News) Brain chemistry might explain why some workers are "go-getters" and others are "slackers," a new study shows. The study found people who just won't give up when working may be aided along ...

Motivation generally refers to driving forces within individuals that arouse, maintain, and direct human actions toward engagement and disengagement (Heckhausen & Heckhausen, 2008). It is frequently ...

Small-business owners can motivate employees with a carrot or a stick, depending on the situation and goals. Using positive reinforcement rather than fear is a more productive way to get employees to ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- As people age, they often lose their motivation to learn new things or engage in everyday activities. In a study of mice, MIT neuroscientists have now identified a brain circuit that ...

Gapingvoid is a Culture Design company that uses the science of "Semiotics" to shape shared identity, culture, values, and purpose within organizations and groups. I recently had them make some ...

Neuroscientists have identified a brain circuit critical for learning to make decisions that require evaluating the cost or reward of an action. They showed this circuit is negatively affected by ...