Professor Richard M Ryan is the co-developer of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and is among the most cited psychologists in the world. Although many employers have recognized the value of measuring employee engagement, focusing only on outcomes can be counterproductive, while instead measuring the factors of SDT that drive engagement can provide more actionable insights to create a culture that supports employee autonomy and maximizes both individual and collective potential. Tune in to this episode to learn how to EVOLve a culture with intrinsic motivation, how fulfilling psychological needs impacts health and vitality, and how the principles of SDT can apply to leadership, parenting and increasing civic engagement!

Richard M. Ryan, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and Professor at the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education within the Australian Catholic University. He is also Professor Emeritus at Univ. of Rochester. He is co-developer of Self-Determination Theory, an internationally recognized theory of human motivation and author of over 450 papers and books including Self-determination Theory: Basic Psychological Needs in Motivation Development and Wellness. Ryan is among the most cited researchers in psychology and social sciences today, and has been recognized as one of the eminent psychologists of the modern era. He has also been honored with three lifetime achievement awards for his work on motivation, personal meaning, and self and identity, and received an honorary degree from the University of Thessaly and an honorary membership to the German Psychological Society, among other honors.