Drive
The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Daniel H. Pink
Discover the paradigm-shattering approach to motivation in this persuasive book by Daniel H. Pink. Drawing on four decades of scientific research, Pink asserts that rewards like money are not the best way to motivate. Instead, he explores the deeply human need for autonomy, mastery, and purpose, offering surprising techniques for putting these elements into action. This unique book will transform how you think and live, whether at work, school, or home.
Publish Date
2009-12-29T00:00:00.000Z
2009-12-29T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.95
ISBN
8601420442870
Recommendations
4
Recommendations
2019-12-06T12:39:16.000Z
@jgcarrier Douglass McGregor's Theory Y from "The Human Side of Enterprise" is must-learn. Adam Grant's "Give and Take;" Daniel Pink's "Drive." A few more here ---> – source2018-05-31T06:20:55.000Z
Five business books that lit a bulb 💡
- Blue Ocean Strategy: Build something novel.
- Maverick: You can be different.
- The Intelligent Investor: Fundamentals are eternal.
- The Effective Executive: You’re wasting most moments.
- Drive: How to keep going. – source2018-05-30T23:20:55.000Z
Essential for all managers. Deep surprising study of motivation at work. Extrinsic vs intrinsic. Work vs play. When money is used as an external reward for some activity, the subjects lose intrinsic interest for the activity. – source2018-05-30T23:20:55.000Z
Most people believe that the best way to motivate is with rewards like money—the carrot-and-stick approach. That's a mistake, says Daniel H. Pink (author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others). – source