Team Motivation

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What is Commission?

Learn the fundamentals of commission structures and how they impact business growth and employee motivation for small business owners.

4 min Nov 5, 2025

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What is a Spot Bonus?

A practical guide for business owners on the definition and application of spot bonuses to reward employee achievements in real time.

5 min Oct 4, 2025

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The Architecture of Meaning: Why Your Team Is Bored and How Context Fixes Everything

An exploration of why employees disengage when tasks are disconnected from outcomes. We discuss the legacy of industrial management and how modern leaders can drive performance by connecting the 'what'to the 'why'.

Ben Schmidt 7 min Sep 10, 2025

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What is Transformational Leadership?

An exploration of transformational leadership for business owners looking to inspire their teams and build lasting value through innovation and vision.

4 min Aug 20, 2025

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The Dopamine Deficit: Turning the Most Boring Parts of Business Into a Game

A deep dive into the psychology of gamification in the workplace. We explore how to use leaderboards, streaks, and feedback loops to transform compliance training from a chore into a culture builder.

Ben Schmidt 8 min Mar 20, 2025

The SOP they learned six months ago is already fading.

Death of the Binder