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5 Things Science Tells Us About Motivation

Posted on July 7, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

What does science tell us about motivating people to do good work?  Here’s an interesting ten minute video combining illustrations with a Daniel Pink lecture, and discussing five key findings: For rewarding simple straightforward tasks, money is a good motivator. When … Continue reading →

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Law and Longevity

Posted on March 5, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

I have no idea how long lawyers live in comparison to other cohorts, though this study found that male Virginia lawyers live longer than the general population. So, these two stories caught my eye. First, meet 102 year old Wesley … Continue reading →

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