Dan Pink joins me to discuss his book Drive and the science behind what actually motivates people — ideas deeply aligned with Lean thinking and Deming. We explore why “if-then” rewards backfire for complex work, the dysfunctions of incentive schemes in healthcare, and how autonomy, mastery, and purpose drive real engagement far better than carrots and sticks. Episode #107 is something I’ve been looking forward to for some time now – an interview with Dan … Continue reading Daniel H. Pink Discusses the Intersection of Lean Methodology and Motivation in His Book ‘Drive’