Believe Quote by Teresa Amabile
“When people believe that every move they make is going to affect their compensation, they tend to get risk averse.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Progress Principle, 2008
When compensation is tied to every action, people become overly cautious, hindering innovation.
In simple terms: Fear of losing pay limits risk taking.
Key Takeaway
Encourage autonomy over monetary focus.
Themes
motivation
risk
compensation
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
theoretical
practical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- entrepreneurship
- project management
Key Concepts
behavioral economics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reward structure affect your creativity?
- What balance of incentives works best?
A Different Perspective
Excessive focus on pay can demotivate intrinsic drive.
