# Author name: Casey Wahl

## [What makes a good manager?](https://www.attuned.ai/blog/what-makes-a-good-manager/)

“How to Be a Good Manager?” is an elusive question to answer. Here are the top 10 behaviors managers should practice to be a Good Manager. It’s a sophisticated guide. Management is Art. From tips such as “Understand the Individual” to “Fast Feedback Loops,” hard won knowledge is shared to make you a better manager.

## [The State of Meaningful Work](https://www.attuned.ai/blog/the-state-of-meaningful-work/)

I was privileged to join From Day One’s panel on “ [How Employees Can Embrace the Meaning in Their Work](https://www.fromdayone.co/conferences/meaningful-work/)”. The discussion was at the forefront of the ongoing conversation about meaningful work and employee engagement. Here are some of the highlights.

## [How do Intrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic Incentives affect Workplace Performance?](https://www.attuned.ai/blog/how-do-intrinsic-motivation-and-extrinsic-incentives-affect-workplace-performance/)

We analyzed a meta-study about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation covering over 40 years of research. Here are our main findings and, more importantly, how you can apply them in your business. Leave those extrinsic incentives for tree-planting.

## [How Attuned Affects Employee Motivation: Ongoing Research from Goethe University](https://www.attuned.ai/blog/how-attuned-affects-employee-motivation-ongoing-research-from-goethe-university/)

Original research is important to us here at Attuned and that’s why we have been working with a team of researchers at Goethe University. We want to start sharing some of the initial findings from this collaboration.

## [Intrinsic Motivation vs. Extrinsic Motivation](https://www.attuned.ai/blog/intrinsic-motivation-vs-extrinsic-motivation/)

We are going to break down the concept of intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation. We want every manager to understand the difference between the two and to know when each is most useful. This will make work a more meaningful part of life.

## [This is a Time for Books](https://www.attuned.ai/blog/this-is-a-time-for-books/)

Some Book Recommendations by Attuned CEO Casey. With commutes down to mere seconds, and only capable of watching so much Netflix, it is the perfect time to hold a physical book. These are some of the books I’ve been reading, and I’ve curated it down to the most compelling. You won’t be disappointed.

## [Attuned Free For Academia](https://www.attuned.ai/blog/attuned-free-for-academia/)

We’d like to offer the use of Attuned for free to those in universities or high schools and are facing very anxious times given the health and economic backdrop, as well as those career counselors and advisors that help them.

## [Attuned Founder Pain Story](https://www.attuned.ai/blog/attuned-founder-pain-story/)

Over years of painful experiences I’d come to learn that motivation was all the difference. It was motivation that separated those who performed well from those that dropped out. So how could we solve the problem of understanding intrinsic motivations?

## [Updating the Norm](https://www.attuned.ai/blog/2019-02-26-updating-the-norm/)

Attuned is updating the norm for its algorithms. This will help to further improve the accuracy of the motivational profiles and engagement levels.

As global events reshape work and life, intrinsic motivators are shifting. The **State of Motivation Report 2025** analyzes trends from thousands of Attuned users, revealing key insights on financial concerns, social relationships, and feedback—helping businesses adapt, engage talent, and navigate an evolving workforce.

[Download The Full Report Now](https://www.attuned.ai/the-state-of-motivation-report-2026/)