I wish it were praise, but too often it is a combination of pride and guilt.
Ryan,
29
Riedlingen GERMANY
Do you mean the "best" motivator? After all, three quantities
are being compared. If you mean by "pride" what I mean by "self-
respect", I choose "pride"--but this only works for self-starters.
Some people respond to praise. Others have absolutely no capacity for
guilt, but will act in their own self interest. A standard approach would
be effective only with "standard" people. I've never dealt with
a group of "standard" people.
Jill,
61
Saylorsburg, PA USA
It depends on the context. In the long run, for mature persons, pride in doing something successfully is probably the most effective. Children, however, respond better to judicious praise.
Jane,
63
West Linn, OR USA
For me, pride is the best motivator.
Laura,
39
Lowell, MA USA
They all work for me! It depends on the circumstance.
Janet,
46
E. Brunswick, NJ USA
definitely guilt
Melodi,
19
Gahanna, OH USA
Guilt.
Keri-Jade,
23
Brampton, Ontario CANADA
That is easy...in fact, all I want my boss to say to me is nice job jack...that --- s all I want to hear. If I ever get a real job, hopefully, they damn sure are going to realize how hard I worked...
Frodo,
32
The Shire
I'd say guilt, although I find pride to be a good motivator as well.
Aly,
17
Cardiff UK
I would say for me guilt with a tinge of pride motives. Praise not at all, but pleasing others - Yes.
Felicia,
38
Lowell, MA USA
Pride.
Alias Irrelevante
Depends on the person being motivated and the source of the motivator, I guess.
Karen,
23
Ames, IA USA
Oh, for me, definately pride.
Tam