Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink

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Genres: Psychology, Audiobook, Business, Nonfiction

4 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 16, 2013

Reviews

[Ben Prakash · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book explores the science of motivation, debunking the myth that money is the primary driver of performance. Instead, Pink emphasizes the importance of autonomy, mastery, and purpose in creating high-performing teams. A valuable read for leaders looking to build inspiring workplaces and encourage innovation.

[Sophia Turner · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pink explores motivation, revealing how traditional rewards often fail to bring out the best in employees. It’s an eye-opener on building motivation and productivity through autonomy, mastery, and purpose, regardless of the organization size.

[Strick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great exploration of how motivation works

[Scott Lanterman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very rare thing here. First rate business thinker, fresh ideas, and not a sorry rehash that is the general excuse for the wasteland of the shameless business book industry. This guy is seeking new ideas!!! Complex intrinsic motivation like autonomy, purpose, and mastery is what drives the high level professional. You thought that you only cared about money...

Please run... don't walk to see this video on Youtube if you do not think there is hope for the business world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAP...

[Vera · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that this summary should have been better organised, with sub-titles, and a little bit longer - at least 5 pages. Other than that, it captures the main points of the book. I am almost done reading the book itself as well.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

how to properly motivate employees; not disincentive or cause resentment

[Daniel]

A great book. I recommend it for anyone who's running a business or who is leading a team.