This document discusses the role of emotional motivators in employee performance. It identifies five core "drivers" that are crucial for engaging and energizing employees: belonging, security, freedom, significance, and purpose. These drivers help fulfill deeper psychological states and produce feelings within employees like being valued, inspired, supported and clear. Research from various studies is cited showing that feelings are the primary motivator for employees and impact engagement, productivity, adaptability to change, and overall performance. The role of leaders is to prime good feelings in employees. When organizations fulfill these core emotional needs, employees feel more energized to perform at higher levels.