“Control leads to compliance; autonomy leads to engagement.”
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Daniel H. Pink
“Greatness and nearsightedness are incompatible. Meaningful achievement depends on lifting one's sights and pushing toward the horizon.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“The ultimate freedom for creative groups is the freedom to experiment with new ideas. Some skeptics insist that innovation is expensive. In the long run, innovation is cheap. Mediocrity is expensive—and autonomy can be the antidote.” TOM KELLEY General Manager, IDEO” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“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 more and live richer lives.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“People can have two different mindsets, she says. Those with a “fixed mindset” believe that their talents and abilities are carved in stone. Those with a “growth mindset” believe that their talents and abilities can be developed. Fixed mindsets see every encounter as a test of their worthiness. Growth mindsets see the same encounters as opportunities to improve.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“The monkeys solved the puzzle simply because they found it gratifying to solve puzzles. They enjoyed it. The joy of the task was its own reward.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“While complying can be an effective strategyfor physical survival, it's a lousy one for personal fulfillment. Living a satisfying life requires more than simply meeting the demands of those incontrol. Yet in our offices and our classrooms we have way too much compliance and way too little engagement. The former might get youthrough the day, but only the latter will get you through the night.” ― Daniel H. Pink
“As Carol Dweck says, “Effort is one of the things that gives meaning to life. Effort means you care about something, that something is important to you and you are willing to work for it. It would be an impoverished existence if you were not willing to value things and commit yourself to working toward them.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“we have three innate psychological needs—competence, autonomy, and relatedness. When those needs are satisfied, we’re motivated, productive, and happy.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“I say, 'Get me some poets as managers.' Poets are our original systems thinkers. They contemplate the world in which we live and feel obligated to interpret, and give expression to it in a way that makes the reader understand how that world runs. Poets, those unheralded systems thinkers, are our true digital thinkers. It is from their midst that I believe we will draw tomorrow's new business leaders."--Sidney Harman, CEO Multimillionaire of a stereo components company” ― Daniel H. Pink, A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
“One source of frustration in the workplace is the frequent mismatch between what people must do and whatpeople can do. When what they must do exceeds their capabilities, the result is anxiety. When what they must do falls short of their capabilities,the result is boredom. But when thematch is just right, the results can be glorious. This is the essence of flow.” ― Daniel H. PInk
“To sell well is to convince someone else to part with resources—not to deprive that person, but to leave him better off in the end.” ― Daniel H. Pink, To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
“Design. Story. Symphony. Empathy. Play. Meaning. These six senses increasingly will guide our lives and shape our world.” ― Daniel H. Pink, A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
“children who are praised for “being smart” often believe that every encounter is a test of whether they really are. So to avoid looking dumb, they resist new challenges and choose the easiest path. By contrast, kids who understand that effort and hard work lead to mastery and growth are more willing to take on new, difficult tasks.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“When the reward is the activity itself--deepening learning, delighting customers, doing one's best--there are no shortcuts.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“Asking “Why?” can lead to understanding. Asking “Why not?” can lead to breakthroughs.” ― Daniel H. Pink, A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
“Anytime you're tempted to upsell someone else, stop what you're doing and upserve instead.” ― Daniel H. Pink, To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
“This is what it means to serve: improving another’s life and, in turn, improving the world.” ― Daniel H. Pink, To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
“change is inevitable, and when it happens, the wisest response is not to wail or whine but to suck it up and deal with it.” ― Daniel H. Pink, A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
“Greatness and nearsightedness are incompatible. Meaningful achievement depends on lifting one's sights and pushing toward the horizon.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“The ultimate freedom for creative groups is the freedom to experiment with new ideas. Some skeptics insist that innovation is expensive. In the long run, innovation is cheap. Mediocrity is expensive—and autonomy can be the antidote.” TOM KELLEY General Manager, IDEO” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“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 more and live richer lives.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“People can have two different mindsets, she says. Those with a “fixed mindset” believe that their talents and abilities are carved in stone. Those with a “growth mindset” believe that their talents and abilities can be developed. Fixed mindsets see every encounter as a test of their worthiness. Growth mindsets see the same encounters as opportunities to improve.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“The monkeys solved the puzzle simply because they found it gratifying to solve puzzles. They enjoyed it. The joy of the task was its own reward.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“While complying can be an effective strategyfor physical survival, it's a lousy one for personal fulfillment. Living a satisfying life requires more than simply meeting the demands of those incontrol. Yet in our offices and our classrooms we have way too much compliance and way too little engagement. The former might get youthrough the day, but only the latter will get you through the night.” ― Daniel H. Pink
“As Carol Dweck says, “Effort is one of the things that gives meaning to life. Effort means you care about something, that something is important to you and you are willing to work for it. It would be an impoverished existence if you were not willing to value things and commit yourself to working toward them.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“we have three innate psychological needs—competence, autonomy, and relatedness. When those needs are satisfied, we’re motivated, productive, and happy.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“I say, 'Get me some poets as managers.' Poets are our original systems thinkers. They contemplate the world in which we live and feel obligated to interpret, and give expression to it in a way that makes the reader understand how that world runs. Poets, those unheralded systems thinkers, are our true digital thinkers. It is from their midst that I believe we will draw tomorrow's new business leaders."--Sidney Harman, CEO Multimillionaire of a stereo components company” ― Daniel H. Pink, A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
“One source of frustration in the workplace is the frequent mismatch between what people must do and whatpeople can do. When what they must do exceeds their capabilities, the result is anxiety. When what they must do falls short of their capabilities,the result is boredom. But when thematch is just right, the results can be glorious. This is the essence of flow.” ― Daniel H. PInk
“To sell well is to convince someone else to part with resources—not to deprive that person, but to leave him better off in the end.” ― Daniel H. Pink, To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
“Design. Story. Symphony. Empathy. Play. Meaning. These six senses increasingly will guide our lives and shape our world.” ― Daniel H. Pink, A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
“children who are praised for “being smart” often believe that every encounter is a test of whether they really are. So to avoid looking dumb, they resist new challenges and choose the easiest path. By contrast, kids who understand that effort and hard work lead to mastery and growth are more willing to take on new, difficult tasks.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“When the reward is the activity itself--deepening learning, delighting customers, doing one's best--there are no shortcuts.” ― Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“Asking “Why?” can lead to understanding. Asking “Why not?” can lead to breakthroughs.” ― Daniel H. Pink, A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
“Anytime you're tempted to upsell someone else, stop what you're doing and upserve instead.” ― Daniel H. Pink, To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
“This is what it means to serve: improving another’s life and, in turn, improving the world.” ― Daniel H. Pink, To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
“change is inevitable, and when it happens, the wisest response is not to wail or whine but to suck it up and deal with it.” ― Daniel H. Pink, A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
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