NPR: How Do You Get People To Work Harder? Keep The Reward A Secret

How Do You Get People To Work Harder? 

Keep The Reward A Secret

MARCH 09, 2015

SHANKAR VEDANTAM

NPR Audio File: http://www.npr.org/2015/03/09/391795455/how-do-you-get-people-to-work-harder-keep-the-reward-a-secret
When we're asked to do something, we often ask, "What's in it for me?" or "What am I going to get out of it?" Research suggests not knowing what you will get can sometimes be a strong motivator.