"I don't think it's a Western thing to really talk about intrinsic motivation and the drive for autonomy, mastery and purpose. You have to not be struggling for survival. For people who don't know where their next meal is coming, notions of finding inner motivation are comical."
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Daniel H. Pink is a celebrated author and thought leader known for his groundbreaking work on the intersection of business, technology, and human behavior. Born on July 23, 1964, in Washington, D.C., Pink graduated from Northwestern University and later earned a law degree from Yale. His influential books, including "Drive" and "To Sell Is Human," challenge traditional notions of motivation and sales, advocating for a more purpose-driven approach. Through his compelling insights, Pink has reshaped how we understand work, inspiring countless individuals and organizations to rethink their strategies.
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"Education in general, and higher education in particular, is on the brink of a huge disruption. Two big questions, which were once so well-settled that we ceased asking them, are now up for grabs. What should young people be learning? And what sorts of credentials indicate they're ready for the workforce?"
Daniel H. Pink
"Typically, if you reward something, you get more of it. You punish something, you get less of it. And our businesses have been built for the last 150 years very much on that kind of motivational scheme."
Daniel H. Pink
"Studying design has made me a much, much more astute observer of this aspect of business. And I'm working mightily to improve my empathic skills. I've dramatically improved my ability to read facial expressions - and I'm trying to be a better, more attentive listener."
Daniel H. Pink