There are plenty of articles out there, see for example; HBR's 10 must read series, On Communication, On Managing People and On Managing Yourself (2-vols each).

There are plenty of articles out there, see for example; HBR's 10 must read series, On Communication, On Managing People and On Managing Yourself (2-vols each). You might also find Edward Deci's Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation useful. But ultimately everything comes down to Responsibilities and Accountabilities with Definite Rewards/Consequences.