Work Motivation Theory

The Seventh Level Explained: Abraham Maslow’s Theory of Transcendence, Self-Transcendence, and the Hidden Spiritual Dimension of Human Motivation Most people know Abraham Maslow for the hierarchy of needs and the concept of self-actualization. Few realize that near the end of his life, Maslow revised his own theory and proposed a higher stage beyond self-actualization: self-transcendence. In The Seventh Level Explained, you will discover the overlooked dimension of Maslow’s psychology that explores spirituality, interconnectedness, meaning, service, and the expansion of identity beyond ...

What happens to human meaning when survival no longer demands effort? For most of history, necessity organized life. Hunger dictated movement. Fatigue defined rest. Work provided more than income—it offered orientation, identity, and justification for existence. That alignment is weakening. In this diagnostic work, Caspian Lux examines the emerging condition of post-necessity: a world where abundance disconnects effort from outcome, where automation severs the link between action and consequence, and where freedom from survival pressure produces not fulfillment, but fragmentation. Drawing...

Master productivity and conquer burnout with a science-backed goal setting system designed for overloaded professionals. Escape the endless cycle of fleeting motivation and learn to align your deepest values with concrete, daily habits. This practical audio guide meets you exactly where you are...

Brought to you by Penguin. Charles Handy is one of the giants of contemporary thought. His books on management – including Understanding Organizations and Gods of Management – have changed the way we view business. His work on broader issues and trends – such as Beyond Certainty and The...