Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive
“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”
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive
“We have three innate psychological needs—competence, autonomy, and relatedness. When those needs are satisfied, we’re motivated, productive, and happy.”
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the 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 life involve shortcuts.”
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive
“For artists, scientists, inventors, schoolchildren, and the rest of us, intrinsic motivation—the drive do something because it is interesting, challenging, and absorbing—is essential for high levels of creativity.”
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive
“In a ROWE people don’t have schedules.
They show up when they want.
They don’t have to be in the office at certain time, or anytime.
They just have to get their work done.
How they do it ?
When they do it ?
Where they do it ?
It’s totally up to them.
Meetings & this kind of environments are Optional.
What happens … ?
Almost across the board !
– Productivity goes up
– Worker Engagement goes up
– Worker Satisfaction goes up”
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the 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 life involve shortcuts.”
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive
“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.”
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 encounter as a test of their worthiness. Growth mindsets see the same encounters as opportunities to improve.”
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.”
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive
“Greatness and nearsightedness are incompatible. Meaningful achievement depends on lifting one’s sights and pushing toward the horizon.”