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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 26 MIN

S04E07: Do You Know What Motivates You?

from The Leadership Gambit · host Chris Miller, Dane Smith

What actually gets you out of bed in the morning? Is it the paycheck? The praise? Or something deeper?In this episode, we dig into the science and psychology of motivation, what fuels it, what kills it, and how to create it on demand. From extrinsic motivators like money and recognition to the intrinsic drivers that truly sustain us, you’ll learn how to build a motivation system that actually works.We’ll break down the SPACES model—Self-esteem, Purpose, Autonomy, Certainty, Equity, and Social Connection—and help you pinpoint what moves you (and what doesn’t). We’ll also explore why Gen Z and Millennials are walking away from hustle culture, and why boomers might have gotten it wrong all along.💥 What’s in it for you:✅ Discover your real motivators—beyond the job title or the bonus ✅ Learn a neuroscience-based model to stay motivated for the long haul ✅ Understand the generational shift in work, purpose, and identity ✅ Get 3 brain-based hacks to trigger motivation and build daily momentumWhether you're burnt out, just getting started, or coaching others—this is the clarity you didn’t know you needed.🎧 Tap play. Your future self will thank you.References:Neuroscience, How Our Brains React To Change And How Best To Handle It By Hilary Scarlett, ScarlettNeuroscience for Organizational Change | Kogan PageSupport the showReady to take your personal development to the next level? Visit www.theleadershipmovement.net to request access to our FREE quick start guides, self-assessments,  and other resources that you can use to turn your new knowledge into practice.

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What actually gets you out of bed in the morning? Is it the paycheck? The praise? Or something deeper? In this episode, we dig into the science and psychology of motivation, what fuels it, what kills it, and how to create it on demand. From extrinsic motivators like money and recognition to the intrinsic drivers that truly sustain us, you’ll learn how to build a motivation system that actually works. We’ll break down the SPACES model—Self-esteem, Purpose, Autonomy, Certainty, Equity, and Soci...

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