Our business world was built with perception that extrinsic rewards (such as money) are the drivers, which shape human behavior.

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Besides discovering the most mutually beneficial approach, you will learn about the relative value that they place on intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.

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In some situations, I believe that our desire or need for extrinsic rewards does not dissipate as we become more inner-directed or accomplished.

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Some researchers suggest that women are less motivated by extrinsic rewards (outward signs of value such as salary, bonuses, title or the brand of car you drive) than men are.

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Rather than intrinsic rewards having a stronger and more beneficial effect on us than extrinsic benefits I believe that there is a deeper interplay between these two drives, depending on the situation, what else is going on in our lives at time, and other factors.

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