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M: Maslow

LDRLB

Over the next few weeks, we’ll review the history of empirical thought on how to motivate followers. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is perhaps the most frequently cited psychological model of all time. Maslow presents a five-level hierarchy of human needs and the assertion that human are motivated to fulfill those needs.

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M: Maslow

LDRLB

Over the next few weeks, we’ll review the history of empirical thought on how to motivate followers. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is perhaps the most frequently cited psychological model of all time. Self-actualization, the pinnacle of the hierarchy, pertains to humans desire to reach their full potential.

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GC24: Killer Gamification: Engaging for Impact

Engaging Leader

Wikipedia, “Henry Murray” Wikipedia, “Need theory” To stay up on the latest news and trends in employee gamification, join the Game Changer group on LinkedIn. You can also email comments to Jesse at jesse@engagingleader.com, subscribe to him on Facebook, or follow him on Twitter. How do they like to engage?" Game Changer™'

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Review of “Still Surprised: A Memoir of a Life in Leadership” by Warren Bennis

The Practical Leader

In Still Surprised (written with Patricia Ward Biederman), Warren opens up his life for all of us to learn from his extensive experience. I didn’t know of Warren’s pioneering involvement with those organizations and his work with NTL founder, Kurt Levin, and Abraham Maslow (famous for his Hierarchy of Human Needs.)

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Stop Documenting, Start Experiencing

Harvard Business Review

As the groom was asked to confirm his desire to accept the bride as his lawfully wedded wife, he held up his hand, as if to say "wait a minute." He was tweeting, "I Do," to his hundred or so followers. Humans are competitive. Psychologists have long understood the power of psychological hoarding.

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Navigating the Transition from Friend to Boss

Harvard Business Review

Psychologist Abraham Maslow argued 60 years ago that a sense of belonging is one of the most basic human needs, right after food, water and safety. I think it’s safe to say that we need friends in our professional lives just as much as we do in our personal ones.

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