September 2019

Categories : *Journal of Applied PsychologyTags : coaching emotions leadership performance

Can Leaders Use Negative Emotions to Increase Job Performance?

On September 20, 2019July 23, 2023 By I-O AT WORK

Researchers find that leaders can use negative emotions to inspire their team to higher performance, however at a certain point it can start to backfire.

Categories : *Academy of Management JournalTags : Job Design motivation performance

When Does Intrinsic Motivation Lead to Worse Job Performance?

On September 5, 2019July 23, 2023 By I-O AT WORK

Employees who have intrinsic motivation on one task may experience reduced performance on other less interesting tasks.

Categories : *Journal of Applied PsychologyTags : goals motivation performance stress

Highly Intelligent Employees May Require Different Performance Goals

On September 3, 2019 By I-O AT WORK

Employees with high intelligence may choke under the pressure of ambitious performance goals. How can organizations tailor their approach to better motivate these bright employees?