Ever wondered what really drives developer motivation? This episode dives deep into how joy and discipline shape developer motivation, why random deadlines are a killer, and how AI is transforming software development faster than ever. Join us for a personal conversation about the elements that energize and drain teams, and what leaders can do to keep motivation alive in the fast-paced tech world. Stephan Schmidt:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanjschmidt/ Additional Links:• Harvard Business Review on Motivation• DORA Metrics for Developer Productivity• A Field Guide to Understanding Human Error by Sidney Dekker This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.snackablecto.coach/subscribe