When it comes to motivation and performance, few focus on what they’re doing or how to improve it. They might respond to specific feedback from a boss, but rarely examine what motivates them to do their best at their job or in life. 

Luckily, there’s a large body of research focusing on how people can get the most out of themselves, and how managers can unlock employee potential. 

For example, making too many decisions in a day depletes your willpower, setting goals can backfire, and employees have a hard time working for managers who emphasize their own power. 

Check out the charts on Business Insider and see for yourself.

Read more: https://www.businessinsider.com/charts-about-performance-and-motivation-2013-3?op=1#ixzz2UtKxO3FD