Some say that “money makes the world go ’round.” New research shows, however, that seeking the “greater good” is a powerful motivator in the workplace.

Yes, for two law firms in New York City. I handled civil cases, and I never really liked it. When I defended a client that had been sued, I wasn’t always comfortable in that role. Sometimes, I even thought I was representing the bad guys. And even when I believed my client was in the right, I didn’t enjoy the work. I found it to be mind-numbing drudgery. I enjoy what I do now much more for a lot of reasons.