In Tokyo, a kindergarten banned the word "good" for a month.
Teachers couldn't say "good job" or "good drawing." They could only describe what they saw.
Result? The kids stopped performing for the adult and started creating for the joy of it.

Could you go 24 hours without using the word 'good'?

#GrowthMindset #IntrinsicMotivation #ParentingTips #Leadership

Discipline now is a choice. Discipline later is a sentence.

#dothewerk #buildcharacter #intrinsicmotivation

Teaching Writing in the Age of AI: Assessment and “Cheating”

This is the fourth post in a series on Teaching Writing in the Age of AI. The first post provided an overview of some of the changes we're facing as the number of AI writing tools increases. Post two covered conversations about academic integrity, and the third post offered some practical advice on teaching students to be critical readers and writers. In this post, I'll be exploring the assessment of writing, and why AI is such an apparent threat to the way we currently teach and assess. In […]

https://leonfurze.com/2023/02/18/teaching-writing-in-the-age-of-ai-assessment-and-cheating/

Stop asking, "Will they like it?" Start creating what you must. That's the core difference between talent and ordinary work.
#CreativeDrive #IntrinsicMotivation #Quotes
https://quotes.thisgrandpablogs.com/talent-pleases-itself/
Talent Pleases Itself: Intrinsic Motivation vs. External Approval

Larry King taught us: Talent Pleases Itself. Discover the power of intrinsic motivation and how self-approval drives true creative genius.

QUOTES
Creativity Every Day 1/10
Intrinsic motivation 🌟 is the inner spark that drives us to create for the sheer joy of it—not for praise or pressure, but because the process itself feels meaningful.
#IntrinsicMotivation #PassionForWork #CreativeDrive
EQUAL RESPECT 8/10
Recognizing struggles and potential in others fosters intrinsic motivation 🌱. People rise when they feel valued, not judged.
#IntrinsicMotivation #HumanPotential #EncouragementMatters
COURAGE TO ENCOURAGE 5/10
The effect? Defensiveness, avoidance of risk, and diminished trust 😔. Both at home and at work, criticism often backfires. Encouragement inspires.
#EncourageDontCriticize #IntrinsicMotivation #PositiveImpact #EmberhartJourney

Learning isn’t a checkbox—it’s a culture. Good leaders fuel curiosity. Weak leaders hand out carrots and wonder why the hamsters quit. 🐹🔥
Which kind are you working for?

#LeadershipDevelopment #LearningCulture #IntrinsicMotivation #WorkplaceCulture #LeadBoldly #LeadershipStyles

http://leadboldly1.blog/2025/09/23/learning-isnt-a-checklist-its-a-culture/

Learning Isn’t a Checklist, It’s a Culture

Written by Cari Borden (Spoiler: Motivation is the engine, not the extra credit.) We talk about “learning” in organizations like it’s a training module you check off between emails. Click, click, c…

Lead With Your Heart
1️⃣2️⃣Curiosity, Boredom, and Intrinsic Motivation
We value both curiosity and boredom. Curiosity fosters depth—like our daughter’s deep dive into chess. Boredom fosters breadth—nudging our teen into creative writing, music, and more. Homeschooling gives them time and space for both to work, driving intrinsic growth.
#IntrinsicMotivation #SelfDirectedLearning #SecularHomeschool
Ballet as a Habit 1/10
🩰 Dear Amilia Emberhart,
Some habits stick not because we are rewarded, but because they feel meaningful. Writing to you and training at the gym are just that for me—deeply purposeful.
#IntrinsicMotivation #MeaningfulWork #PurposeDriven