The one thing that managers need to keep in mind when thinkning about motivation is figuring out what is intrinsically important to your employees. When business leaders understand what makes employees happy, how they are motivated, and how their actions affect the actions of their workers, they are staying on the cutting edge of management. The "carrot and stick" strategy of extrinsic motivation is less effective in promoting autonomy, motivation, and happiness; the elements to a more productive workplace. Embracing this strategy of intrinsic rewards will result in more productivity, more succussful ideas and an overall more successful business. When everyone believes in their leaders, what the company stands for, and the goals they are trying to achieve, you have created a model for success. Empower your employees, give them the chance to make decisions for themselves and for others and you will see how much better they perform. Show them why what they do is so important, and they will keep doing it without a pay-raise or promise of promotions.