Human beings have an innate inner drive to be autonomous, self-determined, and connected to one another. And when that drive is liberated,… — Daniel H. Pink Copy Share Image
“They're working hard and persisting through difficulties because of their internal desire to control their lives, learn about their world, and accomplish… — Daniel H. Pink Copy Share Image
“Living a satisfying life requires more than simply meeting the demands of those in control. Yet in our offices and our classrooms… — Daniel H. Pink Copy Share Image
“Of course, the starting point for any discussion of motivation in the workplace is a simple fact of life: People have to… — Daniel H. Pink Copy Share Image
While complying can be an effective strategy for physical survival, it's a lousy one for personal fulfillment. Living a satisfying life requires… — Daniel H. Pink Copy Share Image
As Carol Dweck says, “Effort is one of the things that gives meaning to life. Effort means you care about something, that… — Daniel H. Pink Copy Share Image
It's nothing short of a whole new brain... animated by a different form of thinking and a new approach to life. — Daniel H. Pink Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
“tweeters felt active, engaged, and hopeful—generally rose in the morning, plummeted in the afternoon” — Daniel H. Pink Copy Share Image
“The longer it takes for a boss to respond to their e-mails, the less satisfied people are with their leader.” — Daniel H. Pink Copy Share Image
For creative tasks, the best approach is often just to hire great people and get out of their way. — Daniel H. Pink Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
“continuing to think about job demands during breaks may result in strain.” — Daniel H. Pink Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
“innovation and creativity are greatest when we are not at our best” — Daniel H. Pink Copy Share Image
