Economics Looking for a Promotion? Pure Motivations Produce the Best Results A new study of West Point cadets finds those driven by purely internal motivations were the most likely to succeed. Tom Jacobs
Economics Leisure-Time Creative Endeavors Make for Better Employees New research finds a link between off-hours creative activity and several measures of job performance. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice How to Motivate a Young Musician Inspiring school and home environments help students develop a sense of themselves as musicians, which prompts them to keep practicing. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Motivational Power of Media New research finds short inspirational videos can stimulate viewers to pursue their own goals. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Making (Cheap, Monotonous) Online Work More Meaningful New research suggests people doing piecemeal work online keep at it longer if the task is seen as significant. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Why Blog? To Change the World — and Blow Off Steam Why do bloggers blog? It sounds like a trick question, but a study of top political bloggers finds their motivations evolve over time. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Sharing Intense Emotions Motivates Maestros The stereotype of the self-absorbed orchestra conductor appears to be off-key. Tom Jacobs