In the second featured post from the winner of The Attuned Writer Fellowship 2021, Tania Rabesandratana explores the question of why we persist at hobbies and activities that we know we’ll never excel at, why the concept of the growth mindset is flawed, and why there is joy to be found in mediocrity.
Motivating people is difficult enough at the best of times, but if your plan of action relies on fallacies or misconceptions, it’s nigh on impossible. Here, we debunk five of the most common myths around motivation at work and show you what you can do to really motivate your employees.
Following the launch of the inaugural Attuned Writer Fellowship earlier this year, we’re thrilled to bring you the first post from our winner, Tania Rabesandratana. If you like what you read, make sure you sign up for ‘Why Would Anyone’ on Substack!
The results are in! Three months after launching the inaugural Attuned Writer Fellowship, and after a judging process that was by turns fascinating, surprising, and genuinely inspiring, we have a winner: Tania Rabesandratana.
Being motivated by Progress means to be driven by a continual quest for self-improvement, whether that means honing existing abilities and working out how to be more efficient and effective, or learning and developing new skills. Here are 4 ways a high need for Progress can manifest and 4 things to be mindful about.
Relationship-building is an area in which many companies could improve, particularly as we enter an era in which hybrid working will increasingly become the norm. Here are 4 ideas to help motivate those in your team who value Social Relationships.
To get the best out of those with high Security needs, it’s important to prioritize clarity and structure in your communication and planning. This includes providing clear instructions and lines of reporting, easy-to-track KPIs, and a predictable schedule.
Attuned exists because people are different, and a cookie-cutter approach to management generally leads to a less than optimum work experience. But while the idea that people are different is central to our platform, we never fully appreciated quite how different they could be—until now.
When it comes to recruitment and the world of work, people have a knack for misunderstanding each other, having misplaced expectations, and ultimately making bad decisions. Often, the root cause of these problems is a lack of rational thinking—which is why Rationality should be a fundamental element of every company culture.
As global events reshape work and life, intrinsic motivators are shifting. The State of Motivation Report 2025 analyzes trends from thousands of Attuned users, revealing key insights on financial concerns, social relationships, and feedback—helping businesses adapt, engage talent, and navigate an evolving workforce.
As global events reshape work and life, intrinsic motivators are shifting. The State of Motivation Report 2026 analyzes trends from thousands of Attuned users, revealing key insights on financial concerns, social relationships, and feedback - helping businesses adapt, engage talent, and navigate an evolving workforce.
