As a leader, I don’t just want everyone on my team to be an expert in their area, I want
them to want to be an expert in their area. Mastery is a powerful motivator, and it’s good
for them and our organization.
Being an expert – a master at something – opens the door to my employees growing
better at what they do. Daniel Pink in his book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What
Motivates Us says mastery is a mindset not a destination. “It requires the capacity to
see your abilities not as finite, bu...
Published on October 22, 2025 11:00