Tag: Daniel Pink
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This enlightens us on the pitfalls of being an EXTROVERT
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book To Sell is Human “Extroverts, in other words, often stumble over themselves. They can talk too much and listen too little, which dulls their understanding of others’ perspectives. They can fail to strike the proper balance between asserting and holding back, which…
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The true purpose of a selling pitch is to engage , this explains
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book To Sell is Human “The purpose of a pitch isn’t necessarily to move others immediately to adopt your idea. The purpose is to offer something so compelling that it begins a conversation, brings the other person in as a participant, and eventually…
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This is when we truly SERVE others
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book To Sell Is Human “This is what it means to serve: improving another’s life and, in turn, improving the world”
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This helps us understand the science behind the DNA of modern day motivational systems
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive “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.”
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Only TWO available mindsets , which one do you choose to adopt?
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive “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…
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Wondering about “Personal Branding” , this is a great tip
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink “I think the more important task for a young person than developing a personal brand is figuring out what she’s great at, what she loves to do, and how she can use that to leave an imprint in the world. Those are tough questions, but…
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This highlights the reason for the growing importance of “Right Brain Thinking”
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive “What’s important now are the characteristics of the brain’s right hemisphere: artistry, empathy, inventiveness, big-picture thinking. These skills have become first among equals in a whole range of business fields.”
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Compliance works against personal fulfillment , this explains how
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive “While complying can be an effective strategy for physical survival, it’s a lousy one for personal fulfillment. Living a satisfying life requires more than simply meeting the demands of those in control. Yet in our offices and our classrooms we have…
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This is a great insight to avoid setting unhealthy goals
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive “Goals that people set for themselves and that are devoted to attaining mastery are usually healthy. But goals imposed by others–sales targets, quarterly returns, standardized test scores, and so on–can sometimes have dangerous side effects.”
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Want to foster creativity at the workplace , this great tip will help
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive “Especially for fostering creative, conceptual work, the best way to use money as a motivator is to take the issue of money off the table so people concentrate on the work.”