Daniel Pink
Seven-time NY Times bestselling author | Author of Drive and To Sell Is Human
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Daniel Pink is a seven-time New York Times bestselling author who has fundamentally reshaped how we understand human motivation and the psychology of regret. His groundbreaking work explores the science behind what truly drives people, challenging conventional wisdom about incentives and rewards in both personal and professional contexts.
Pink's influential research on motivation has revealed the limitations of traditional carrot-and-stick approaches, demonstrating instead how autonomy, mastery, and purpose serve as the real drivers of high performance. His exploration of regret as a fundamental human emotion has uncovered how different types of regret - from missed opportunities to poor choices - can actually serve as powerful teachers for better decision-making and personal growth.
Through his bestselling books "Drive" and "To Sell Is Human," Pink has influenced leaders, educators, and individuals worldwide to rethink their approaches to motivation, sales, and human behavior.
- The science of motivation: Why traditional incentives fail and what actually drives performance
- Understanding the four types of regret and how they guide better decision-making
- Rethinking sales and persuasion in the modern world
- Building autonomy, mastery, and purpose in organizational culture
- The psychology of human emotions and their role in personal development
4 kinds of regret -- and what they teach you about yourself
4 kinds of regret -- and what they teach you about yourself
The puzzle of motivation
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