Here is a simple job aid that explains what motivation is and how it should be applied within a coaching framework.
We are often asked for a deeper and more comprehensive explanation of what motivation is all about. The following podcast goes deep. It is based on the works of Edward Deci and Richard Ryan from the University of Rochester. Their work is also the basis of Dan Pink's popular book, DRIVE.
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