Three things that make work meaningful.
Direct answer
Autonomy is having control over how you work. Mastery is the satisfaction of getting better at something. Purpose is understanding why the work matters. Leaders can support all three by setting clear goals while letting people choose methods, investing in learning and connecting tasks to outcomes.
Ideas by driver
| Driver | Ways to support it |
|---|---|
| Autonomy | let people choose methods and schedules where possible |
| Mastery | feedback, training, stretch projects |
| Purpose | share customer stories and impact |
Practical steps
- Set outcomes, not instructions.
- Offer learning time.
- Share why each project matters.
- Ask people what they want to grow into.
Where Teyro fits
Teyro's How to Motivate a Team course turns this into short lessons you can play in a few minutes a day. It has 50 lessons, and you can start free.
The bottom line
Give people clear goals, room to work and a reason to care.
