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Drawing on a wealth of psychological research, Alfie Kohn points the way to a more successful strategy based on working with people instead of doing things to them. "Do rewards motivate people?" asks Kohn. "Yes. They motivate people to get rewards." Seasoned with humor and familiar examples, Punished by Rewards presents an argument unsettling to hear but impossible to dismiss.

Since its publication in 1993, this groundbreaking book has persuaded countless parents, teachers, and managers that attempts to manipulate people with incentives may seem to work in the short run, but they ultimately fail and even do lasting harm. Drawing from hundreds of studies, Kohn demonstrates that we actually do inferior work when we are enticed with money, grades, or other incentives—and are apt to lose interest in whatever we were bribed to do. Rewards and punishments are two sides of the same coin—and the coin doesn't buy much.

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You're listening to David Alfie Ward, Bi Polar and I. Most of will have a mental health problem at some point in our lives. Comedian and actor David Alfie Ward has bipolar disorder. In this 3-part series, David talks to his good friend and therapist in training Lara Cross, about the highs and lows of his mental health journey. Together they discuss David's childhood, first battles with depression, hypersexuality, over-drinking, breakups, over-spending, arrests, and suicide attempts, before finally getting a diagnosis and learning to live with a mental health condition. By sharing his ...

Join us on Unraveling Neurodiversity, where we delve deep into the fascinating world of mental health and neurodiversity. Hosted by a neurodivergent individual, this podcast explores the highs and lows, triumphs and challenges of living with conditions like autism, ADHD, and epilepsy. Each episode, we share personal stories, insights, and strategies for navigating the complexities of neurodiversity. From understanding the unique perspectives of neurodivergent individuals to offering support and guidance for caregivers, our aim is to foster understanding, empathy, and empowerment.View our merch...