March 2015 – QSchwengel

Choosing Autonomy

In his book Drive, Daniel Pink discusses a need for an upgrade from our current “carrot and stick” Motivation 2.0 to a style which includes autonomy, mastery and purpose or Motivation 3.0. He helps us understand certain desires and innate characteristics born in all of us. These characteristics motivate us to perform at our highest level as weContinue reading “Choosing Autonomy”

Random Thought

I ran across this great quote by Jim Rohn. It’s for all leaders seeking the elusiveness of balance in their leadership role. I hope you enjoy. “The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; becoming, but not week; be bold, but not a bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, butContinue reading “Random Thought”

Choosing to Read

Just finished a very interesting read by Daniel Pink called, Drive. The focus of his book is surrounded by what “drives” our motivation to do something. Are we intrinsic (Type I’s) or extrinsic (Type X’s). I would like to evaluate three key thoughts in his book over the next three post. These thoughts center aroundContinue reading “Choosing to Read”