I often hear people say they work at startups because they are more motivated knowing that they'll have an appreciable effect in the outcome. The complement to

I often hear people say they work at startups because they are more motivated knowing that they'll have an appreciable effect in the outcome. The complement to this idea is that people in large corporations feel like they have little effect - a feeling that is analogous to learned helplessness. As a manager or leader one of your main jobs is to ensure your employees feel like their voices are heard.