Daniel Pink, the author of Free Agent Nation and A Whole New Mind, has just published a new book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. Mr Pink is looking here at internal motivating factors and how an external agent -- such as, say, a leader -- can use those, rather than the old carrot or stick approach, to get the most out of employees. At the same time, employees reading this might learn a thing or two about themselves and how to be happier in their work.
This sounds a lot like what we've been preaching here at LeadingCreatives.com. Drive, though, is based on decades of academic research, as opposed to our blog, which is grounded in practical experience and admittedly anecdotal discussions rather than hardcore research. However, we intend to learn from this book, much as we have from his earlier ones.
Soon after that event I updated my Facebook status to reflect that I'd just seen him speak. Only seconds later a friend in Singapore commented that he's in the middle of A Whole New Mind. Small world.
I had the pleasure of hearing Mr Pink speak earlier this week about his book and chatted with him for a few moments afterwards. You'll see a book review here soon, but based on past experience, I'd say just go buy it now. You'll be glad you did. I know I am.
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