On Purpose, Motivation, and Leadership This weekend, I found myself thinking about purpose. Everyone is driven by something, whether intrinsically or extrinsically. Neither is right or wrong; they are simply different. Intrinsic motivation comes from doing something for the sake of doing it, without the promise of reward. Extrinsic motivation, on the other hand, is driven by outcomes such as recognition, compensation, or the avoidance of negative consequences. Reflecting on t