You've tried everything to motivate others, but the harder you push, the more they resist. New research reveals why this ...

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A foundational idea in self-determination theory is that we have three basic psychological needs: for autonomy, competence ...

The finding: Words of encouragement do not inspire people to perform better during a workout. A version of this article appeared in the July–August 2013 issue of Harvard Business Review. BI ...