High performers, its research concludes, work for…

Human beings have an innate inner drive to be autonomous, self-determined, and connected to one another. And when that drive is liberated, people achieve…

— Daniel H. Pink

“morning people to be pleasant, productive folks—“introverted,”

— Daniel H. Pink

“tweeters felt active, engaged, and hopeful—generally rose in the morning, plummeted in the afternoon”

— Daniel H. Pink

“The longer it takes for a boss to respond to their e-mails, the less satisfied people are with their leader.”

— Daniel H. Pink

For creative tasks, the best approach is often just to hire great people and get out of their way.

— Daniel H. Pink

“The less evidence of extrinsic motivation during art school, the more success in professional art both several years after graduation and nearly twenty years…

— Daniel H. Pink

If you look at the very best presidents, the most effective presidents, they were always decent salespeople. Ronald Reagan was an extremely effective salesman,…

— Daniel H. Pink

“the more they chat and gossip—the more they get done”

— Daniel H. Pink

“continuing to think about job demands during breaks may result in strain.”

— Daniel H. Pink

“The quality of the problem that is found is a forerunner of the quality of the solution that is attained . . .” Getzels concluded.”

— Daniel H. Pink

When we make progress and get better at something, it is inherently motivating. In order for people to make progress, they have to get…

— Daniel H. Pink

“innovation and creativity are greatest when we are not at our best”

— Daniel H. Pink

“Temporal landmarks slow our thinking, allowing us to deliberate at a higher level and make better decisions”

— Daniel H. Pink

“Jobs that offer autonomy but little challenge bore us.”

— Daniel H. Pink

“richest experiences in our lives aren’t when we’re clamoring for validation from others, but when we’re listening to our own voice—doing something that matters,…

— Daniel H. Pink