Tag: Drive By Dan Pink
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What are THOSE THREE KEY NEEDS that can make us HAPPY?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Daniel Pink’s book Drive “We have three innate psychological needs—competence, autonomy, and relatedness. When those needs are satisfied, we’re motivated, productive, and happy.” Thus the secret to a happy life are these three needs and the meeting of the same.
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How OFTEN have you FELT this INNER DRIVE?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Daniel Pink’s 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.” Thus social bonds is quintessential in order to lead a fulfilling…
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Why are EXTRINSIC REWARDS inherently RISKY?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Daniel Pink’s book Drive “The problem with making an extrinsic reward the only destination that matters is that some people will choose the quickest route there, even if it means taking the low road. Indeed, most of the scandals and misbehavior that have seemed…
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Choosing MEDIOCRITY comes at a PRICE..
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Daniel Pink’s book Drive “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…
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How aiming for MASTERY can lead to a HEALTHY life?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Daniel Pink’s 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.” Read similar insightful blogs inspired…
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If you CRAVE for EXTRINSIC REWARDS , this will make you think..
The following great insight has been adopted from Daniel Pink’s book Drive “The problem with making an extrinsic reward the only destination that matters is that some people will choose the quickest route there, even if it means taking the low road. Indeed, most of the scandals and misbehavior that have seemed endemic to modern…
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Are you missing that SPARK of INNOVATION in your WORKPLACE?
Fostering Innovation in Workplace The following 4 ways mentioned by Daniel Pink in his book Drive explain us how to offer praise in order to ensure that intrinsic motivation based behavior is triggered to encourage creativity and innovation at workplaces: 1. Praise EFFORT , STRATEGY and NOT INTELLIGENCE 2. Make PRAISE SPECIFIC 3. PRAISE in PRIVATE 4. Offer PRAISE only when there…
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Have you wondered why “B” Corporations are born?
Intrinsic Motivation in action A “B” Corporation is a designation that requires companies to amend their bylaws so that the incentives favor long term value and social impact instead of short term economic gain. The creation of such a corporation bears ample testimony to the fact that modern day human beings are driven by intrinsic…
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Why is PROBLEM SOLVING losing relevance in the modern day?
PROBLEM SOLVING vs PROBLEM FINDING Creative , heuristic skills possessed by an ARTIST are very much in demand in the modern day wherein users have access to information over the internet and social media. Left brain capabilities of TECHNICIANS was the need of the hour in the Industrial Age where PROBLEM SOLVING was the most…
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Which is that MINDSET that can eliminate COMPETITION?
“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…