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In this chapter, the authors introduce the first component of momentum in their Leadership OS model—motivation. Using both their own and previous research, they describe the social and neural underpinnings of motivation and the functions it plays in a leaders’ Operating System—how it affects people’s performance. They introduce a case study (Yvon Chouinard at Patagonia) showing the role and importance of motivation in a leaders’ OS. They then describe practical techniques leaders can use to increase the degree to which their OS enables and supports motivation. Finally, they introduce a checklist leaders can use to test the extent people experience motivation in their OS.
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Kinley, N., Ben-Hur, S. (2020). Motivation. In: Leadership OS. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-27293-7_13
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