Behavior and Incentives – Establishing a Sticky Habit and Culture

Setting up an incentive to promote good behavior is a common practice across the spectrum. Whether it’s at work or being a dad to a 5-year-old, it’s a great way to motivate people and hopefully cultivate a good habit in the long run. But will it really? 

Simply throwing incentives to promote good behavior creates a culture driven by carrots and sticks. Good habits and good culture are hard to inculcate. However, they are easier to copy from others. Through personal experiences, both at work and home, I have observed that leading by example and recognizing good habits in others help create a culture of good behavior. Do it enough times and consistently to make it second nature. I know that it’s easier said than done, but when’s a good thing really easy?

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