# What Truly Motivates People? - E96

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Podcast: [Virtues in Action](https://stenobird.com/podcast/virtues-in-action-7031256)
Published: 2026-04-14T13:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/virtues-in-action/episodes/What-Truly-Motivates-People----E96-e3gj9sb
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Duration seconds: 750

## Resource

In this episode of Virtus in Action , Genaro Torres explores a fundamental question in leadership and human development: what truly motivates people to perform at their best? Drawing on the research presented in Drive by Daniel Pink, this conversation challenges the traditional belief that financial incentives are the main driver of performance. While fair compensation is essential, research shows that when work requires creativity, problem-solving, and higher thinking, motivation comes from deeper sources. Genaro introduces the three powerful drivers of high performance : autonomy , the freedom to take ownership of decisions; mastery , the desire to continually improve meaningful skills; and purpose , the connection between our work and something greater than ourselves. This episode invites leaders and professionals to rethink motivation and learn how to create environments where people contribute not just effort, but their best thinking and energy . Genaro Torres GTC Leaders — gtcleaders.com LinkedIn: @genaro-torres

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