Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories — and maybe, a way forward.

In this talk, Simon Sinek reveals his astounding discovery: he has codified why companies succeed, where others with even greater resources fail.

I especially find it useful to strike a contrast to Jim Collins’ work by reading content that has a roll-your-sleeves-up type of approach. John Spence is one of those contrast studies.

The secret to continually escalating profits resides in building a vibrant work culture that can grow without you. This means you have to learn how to let go of the reins and empower your team with the tools they need to succeed.