Sometimes your motivations are clear and predictable. At other times, you are motivated by deeper forces. To
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Intrinsic motivations have their origins within you, and are aligned with your True North
Extrinsic motivations have their origins in the external world
Extrinsic motivations are not necessarily bad. Making money, holding power, and enjoying status and influence can be good things and bring joy to your life. What's wrong with relying entirely on extrinsic motivations? Many people find that in spite of having material needs fulfilled, there is still a nagging feeling that work lacks meaning. It is intrinsic motivations that give a deeper sense of meaning and purpose to life.
The purpose of the following exercises is to help you identify the motivations in your life that give you energy and persistence by classifying them as intrinsic and extrinsic. First, discuss your rank order of your extrinsic and intrinsic motivations. Then, read the paragraph that follows and answer the question that follows.
Table 1: Extrinsic Motivations
Table 2: Intrinsic Motivations
Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations are powerful resources for leaders. It is natural for humans to seek recognition and reward, just as it is natural for humans to search for meaning and connection with others. If you try to replace crucial intrinsic motivators with extrinsic ones, you can become unmotivated, dissatisfied, and even bitter. On the other hand, if you deny your need for certain extrinsic motivations, always serving the greater good rather than your own interests, you can become resentful of others' successes, vulnerable to being exploited, and anxious about your financial security. Ultimately, you must find a healthy balance.
Based on your rankings and discussion of your intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, please answer the following question: What steps can you take to achieve a healthy balance between your intrinsic and extrinsic motivations?
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ISBN: 978-0133056259
6th edition
Authors: Paul R. Timm