The research says that being successful doesn't automatically make you happier, but being happier - being more positive - makes you more successful.

The decision to use recognition as an on-the-spot bonus instead of merely pay increases is a fascinating one, because pay increases can create new mental anchors for how much the person feels happy earning, whereas the social recognition program is ongoing, unexpected, and harder to form a mental anchor around.

We know that recognition and intrinsic motivation are important to our success, but the key is finding ways to effectively operationalize them.

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