Have you ever been curious about what motivates you? For example, what drives you to complete certain tasks with enthusiasm and ease while others require you to bribe and coerce yourself into doing them? As it turns out, there are insightful theories that can help us better understand what motivates us and how internal and external factors can impact our behavior. In today’s conversation, we unpack what it means to have a mastery orientation versus a performance orientation, why each of us is motivated by a combination of both, and how you can choose to prioritize one over the other. We delve into the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors and what happens when you value performance above all else before exploring how the pursuit of mastery leads to better collaboration among teammates and a healthier sense of self. Our conversation also covers how you can encourage your team to adopt a mastery orientation through teaching and learning exercises and why you should define what success looks like for you before you start a task. Tune in as we break down how motivation influences our behavior and explore how you can take action today!
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Characteristics of Learners with Mastery Versus Performance