Intrinsic Motivation

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What is the Real Cost of Gamification in Employee Training?

Discover why points, badges, and leaderboards often fail to drive long-term retention and how focusing on intrinsic motivation builds stronger, more capable teams.

7 min Jan 16, 2026

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What is the Gamification Hangover?

Explore the decline of points and badges in employee training. Discover why intrinsic motivation and mastery are the future of effective team management and leadership.

7 min Dec 19, 2025

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What is Autonomy in Business Management?

Learn the definition of autonomy and how it drives intrinsic motivation for employees and reduces stress for business owners and managers.

6 min Nov 25, 2025

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What is Self-Determination Theory?

An overview of Self-Determination Theory and its application in management to improve team motivation through competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

4 min Nov 25, 2025

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What is Gamification in a Business Context?

A practical guide for managers on applying game-design elements to improve team engagement, clarifying the psychology behind points, badges, and leaderboards.

5 min Oct 21, 2025

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What is the Difference Between Gamification Suites and Behavioral Loops?

A comparative guide for managers on Paradiso LMS versus HeyLoopy, focusing on the psychology of intrinsic motivation versus extrinsic gamification in employee training.

7 min Oct 6, 2025

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What is mastery and why does it matter for your team?

An exploration of mastery as a key driver of intrinsic motivation for business managers and their employees to build lasting value.

5 min Aug 1, 2025

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The David Strategy: how to steal talent from Goliath without matching the salary

A guide for small business owners on recruiting top talent. Learn to compete with big corporations by pitching impact, autonomy, and access rather than just salary.

Ben Schmidt 8 min Jul 26, 2025

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What is Gamification in Employee Training?

A practical guide for business owners on using gamification principles to improve team training, engagement, and retention without needing expensive software.

5 min Jul 4, 2025

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What is Motivation Theory?

A deep dive into the psychology of employee drive, exploring intrinsic and extrinsic factors to help managers build stronger, more engaged teams.

4 min May 29, 2025

The SOP they learned six months ago is already fading.

Death of the Binder