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Surprise is on a mission to make a positive impact on people, teams, and workplace communities. By combining cutting-edge machine learning and artificial intelligence with the powerful psychological phenomenon of Surprise, we help improve workplace performance, inspire social action, and have the ability to unlock human potential.

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General, Science & Psychology

Unlock your full potential: Variable rewards at work

Rewards. We all love ‘em. Sure, it’s not like you’ll ever turn down your yearly bonus. But don’t you find that the luster of a shiny bonus wears off year after year? That the appreciation you’re meant to feel, now feels almost… expected? Businesses are built by humans, for humans. So, why not invest in a system created specifically for the human mind? This is where the science of variable rewards comes in.

Culture

The Fine Art of Branding to Build Your Success

Building your brand isn’t about closing a sale. It’s about having a sustained impact upon your company, your clients, and yourself. You need to ask yourself: How am I making someone’s life easier? 

Productivity

Millennials in Sales (Part 1): Why they crush this job

Millennials make up the largest generation of workers in the labor force, but only a small percentage goes into Sales. And when considering their technical skills and creative abilities, Gen-Y has an inherent edge that makes them excellent salespeople. Part 1 answers the question: Why are they so good at this job?

Culture, Productivity

7 Habits of Highly Successful Professionals

Success means continuing to strive for greatness, even if you’re on track for executive lobster lunches with Mark Cuban. Here are some insights into what makes a successful professional, so you can jot ‘em down in your journal, in bullet point form.

Surprise

The Secret to Motivating your Creative Team

As a manager of a creative team, you know that it’s no easy job! Tracking progress, motivating your team, and finding the balance between guidance and leaving enough space for creativity is a challenging task. So how can you be hands-off, while still creating the structure and motivation needed for your team to do their best work?

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The Secret to Motivating your Sales Team

Sales is hard. (Yep, we said it so you don’t have to) It’s okay to acknowledge that what you and your team do is a daily grind and isn’t for the faint of heart. As a sales manager, how do you solve the age-old industry problem of: How do you motivate your sales team? How do you leave them feeling empowered? We here at Surprise believe we have the answer for you, but it may not be what you think.