It is not money. In fact, financial incentives can achieve sub-par results when challenging people to perform cognitive tasks. As this video explains, the pursuit of purpose, autonomy, and mastery are far greater drivers to propel performance.
A recent Palestinian Center for Public Opinion Poll sought to understand whether or not Palestinians are in support of Mahmoud Abbas’s decision to bring the Palestinian case before the UN again, later this month. Equally importantly, the poll also examined what the people think will come of this decision. The results, pasted below, show that over 86% of Palestinians disapprove of the US attempt to recognize the Palestinian state, and provide insight into other commonly held sentiments as well:
83.6%) of the Palestinians evaluate the US efforts on recognizing the Palestinian state as
negative.
(59.3%) prefer to resume the negotiations with Israel.
(45.2%) expect Palestine to become a new UN member
(48.8%) oppose holding peaceful demonstrations after proclaiming the recognition of the
State of Palestine at the UN.
(49.2%) believe that the PA President, Mahmoud Abbas, should exert more effort to
obtain international support for the recognition of the Palestinian state.
(52.7%) oppose at various degrees any decision taken by the PA President to retreat from
going to the UN.
(41.7%) appreciate the UN role in the efforts aiming at the recognition of the Palestinian
state.
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This New York Times article makes the important point that having the most capable, productive and creative employees are a key component to success in any business. It is important that all team members give 120% and that mediocrity never be tolerated. Thanks to our leadership team, we have the good fortune to be able to work with many great team members who work around the clock with focus and diligence.
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TIME Entertainment just released a list of “The 10 Greatest Books of All Time,” but not without a disclaimer explaining why creating this kind of list is nearly impossible!
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The following quote comes from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, and was shared by my friend Ari Cartun:
"Science takes things apart to see how they work. Religion puts things together to see what they mean."
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
To see the full context, read below.