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Key takeaways from Use 'Self-Determination Theory' to Motivate Others
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Basically, they determined humans are naturally inclined to gravitate toward personal growth—whether that means meeting a goal, earning an award, or mastering a skill—and there are three motivating principles that can encourage, facilitate, or inspire them to make that happen.
Competence – The need to experience our behaviors as effectively enacted (to feel like we’ve done a good job). Autonomy – The need to experience behavior as voluntary and “…reflectively self-endorsed” (to feel like we have control over what we do). Relatedness – The need to “…interact, be connected to, and experience caring for others” (to have meaningful relationships and interactions with other people).
Basically, they determined humans are naturally inclined to gravitate toward personal growth—whether that means meeting a goal, earning an award, or mastering a skill—and there are three motivating principles that can encourage, facilitate, or inspire them to make that happen.
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