Episode 3: Herzberg's Two-Factor (Motivation-Hygiene) Theory of Motivation
04/08/25 • 7 min
This episode is all about motivation! Ryan discusses Herzberg's (1959) Two-Factor, or Motivation-Hygiene, Theory of Motivation. This theory may be aging, but it's still very relevant in the workplace today. Ryan discusses the factors of the theory and how they contribute to motivating employees. Enjoy!
This episode is all about motivation! Ryan discusses Herzberg's (1959) Two-Factor, or Motivation-Hygiene, Theory of Motivation. This theory may be aging, but it's still very relevant in the workplace today. Ryan discusses the factors of the theory and how they contribute to motivating employees. Enjoy!
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🧠 GroupthinkCoined by Irving Janis in the 1970s
📖 Learn more:
- Overview on Verywell Mind: 👉 https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-groupthink-2795213
- Bay of Pigs context from History.com: 👉 https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/bay-of-pigs-invasion
- Bay of Pigs lesson on leadership (JFK Library): 👉 https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/the-bay-of-pigs
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