
Alexander Wagner
| Expert on honesty and motivation in business

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Alexander Wagner is a professional speaker affiliated with Duke University who explores the fundamental drivers of ethical behavior in business settings. His work examines the complex motivations that lead people to act honestly in professional environments, challenging conventional assumptions about human behavior in the workplace.
Wagner has shared his insights on the TEDxZurich stage, where he presented on what truly motivates people to be honest in business. His approach goes beyond simple compliance and rule-following to understand the deeper psychological and social factors that influence ethical decision-making in organizations.
What Alexander Talks About
What really motivates people to be honest in business
The psychology of ethical decision-making in professional settings
Understanding human motivation beyond traditional incentives
Building trust and integrity in organizational culture
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What really motivates people to be honest in business
Each year, one in seven large corporations commits fraud. Why? To find out, Alexander Wagner takes us inside the economics, ethics and psychology of doing the right thing. Join him for an introspective journey down the slippery slopes of deception as he helps us understand why people behave the way they do.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxZurich 2016 | 2016 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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