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Drive: Book Summary - Daniel H. Pink - The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
It’s time to forget what you know about motivating people. The old methods are outdated and just plain wrong. Daniel H Pink explains the new methods for generating performance and satisfaction in the 21st century. He states that performance relies on the deeply human needs to control our own lives, create and learn new things, and to improve ourselves and the world around us.
Bringing together decades of research on human motivation Pink exposes the mismatch between current business practices and what the science tells us about effective motivation. Pink busts open the old system of 'the carrot and the stick', stating it is no longer relevant and is the wrong way to motivate people for today's demanding jobs. He suggests three elements for true motivation; Autonomy - the need to direct our own lives, Mastery - the need to get better at what we do, and Purpose - knowing our work is in the service of something larger than ourselves. Drive is full of big ideas that are sure to change the way you find motivation and transform how you work.
A Book Summary
In today’s busy world it can be hard to find the time to sit down and read a complete book. This book summary presents just the most important and impactful ideas discussed in 'Drive' but removes the padding that publishers require their authors to add. You are left with a summary that will provide all of the core benefits of reading the full book but without the time commitment.
Book Synopsis
Drive argues that the use of rewards and punishments in order to control or motivate employees is an antiquated method and no longer the most effective way to manage people. Author Daniel H Pink explores the concepts of autonomy, mastery and purpose, in order to maximize employee enjoyment and productivity in the 21st century.
The Author
Daniel H Pink has written a series of books that are changing the way the world works. A New York Times Best-selling author, his books have been translated into 34 languages and have sold over two million copies around the world. Pink graduated from Northwestern University and Yale Law School. In 2013 Daniel H Pink was named by 'Thinkers 50' as one of the top fifteen business minds in the world. He gives his time to several non-profits and start-up companies. He currently resides in Washington DC with his wife and three children.
Bringing together decades of research on human motivation Pink exposes the mismatch between current business practices and what the science tells us about effective motivation. Pink busts open the old system of 'the carrot and the stick', stating it is no longer relevant and is the wrong way to motivate people for today's demanding jobs. He suggests three elements for true motivation; Autonomy - the need to direct our own lives, Mastery - the need to get better at what we do, and Purpose - knowing our work is in the service of something larger than ourselves. Drive is full of big ideas that are sure to change the way you find motivation and transform how you work.
A Book Summary
In today’s busy world it can be hard to find the time to sit down and read a complete book. This book summary presents just the most important and impactful ideas discussed in 'Drive' but removes the padding that publishers require their authors to add. You are left with a summary that will provide all of the core benefits of reading the full book but without the time commitment.
Book Synopsis
Drive argues that the use of rewards and punishments in order to control or motivate employees is an antiquated method and no longer the most effective way to manage people. Author Daniel H Pink explores the concepts of autonomy, mastery and purpose, in order to maximize employee enjoyment and productivity in the 21st century.
The Author
Daniel H Pink has written a series of books that are changing the way the world works. A New York Times Best-selling author, his books have been translated into 34 languages and have sold over two million copies around the world. Pink graduated from Northwestern University and Yale Law School. In 2013 Daniel H Pink was named by 'Thinkers 50' as one of the top fifteen business minds in the world. He gives his time to several non-profits and start-up companies. He currently resides in Washington DC with his wife and three children.
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First published February 2, 2015
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