Vibe Killers 3- How Confusing Incentives Crush Motivation, and What Managers Can Do About It

Are your incentive programs secretly sabotaging your team’s motivation? In this eye-opening episode, Jody dives deep into the hidden dangers of unclear incentives and how they can destroy trust, engagement, and even entire companies.

What You’ll Hear:

• A dramatic Christmas Eve showdown: Two top employees threaten to quit over a misunderstood bonus—discover how a simple confusion between “markup” and “margin” led to chaos.
• The Wells Fargo scandal exposed: Learn how aggressive, confusing sales incentives pushed employees to open millions of fake accounts, costing the company billions and damaging trust in the entire banking industry.
• Surprising stats: Did you know only 21% of employees truly understand how their pay is determined? Find out why clarity is the secret weapon for high-performing teams.
• Real-world solutions: Jody shares stories of companies that got incentives right—like “Magical Fridays” and simple, self-measuring bonus plans that drive results.
• Actionable steps for managers: Walk away with three powerful strategies to simplify your incentive programs, align them with your core values, and inspire your team to new heights.

Plus: Get a sneak peek at upcoming interviews with Grammy Award-winning performers and a new “Growth Strategies” series packed with high-impact, low-cost tips for managers.

If you want to build trust, boost motivation, and create a workplace where everyone wins, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe, share, and get ready to transform your management game!

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