Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think.

Dan Pink is the author of several bestselling books about business, work, and behavior. His books include: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing unlocks the scientific secrets to good timing to help you flourish at work, at school, and at home.

With nearly 25 million views of this engaging TEDx talk, this could well be a tool for you to consider when looking to develop incentives and motivate your staff.

Listen for illuminating stories — and maybe, a way forward.