{"title":"Daniel H. Pink","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"drive-daniel-h-pink-non-fiction-paperback","title":"Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781786891709\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Canongate Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrive is Daniel H. Pink's landmark exploration of what truly motivates us, challenging decades of assumptions built around carrots and sticks. Drawing on four decades of scientific research into human motivation, Pink reveals that autonomy, mastery and purpose - not simple rewards and punishments - drive real engagement, creativity and satisfaction. 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Pink backs his argument with compelling case studies from psychology, economics and real-world business practice, showing how forward-thinking companies have embraced these ideas with remarkable results. The book examines why traditional if-then rewards can crush creativity, and how a shift toward intrinsic motivation can unlock higher performance in the workplace, classroom and home. Combining rigorous research with engaging storytelling, Pink offers practical tools, including a \"Type I\" and \"Type X\" behaviour framework and exercises for individuals and organisations. 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Pink is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several acclaimed books on business, work and behaviour, including When, To Sell Is Human, A Whole New Mind, and his latest work, The Power of Regret. His books have sold millions of copies worldwide, been translated into more than forty languages, and won numerous awards for their insight into how people think and work. A former speechwriter and commentator, Pink is renowned for making complex research accessible and actionable. He lives with his family in Washington, DC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrive delivers genuinely eye-opening insights into motivation, backed by solid research yet written with warmth and wit. 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He also investigates the power of beginnings, midpoints and endings, showing how these moments can be used strategically to build motivation and momentum, whether in a personal project, a team, or an entire organisation. Rich with irresistible real-world stories, from hospital surgery schedules to Olympic swimmers, alongside rigorous data, \u003cem\u003eWhen\u003c\/em\u003e offers a genuinely new way of thinking about how we structure our lives. It is a book for anyone who has ever wondered why some afternoons feel impossible to focus through, or why the timing of a decision can matter as much as the decision itself. 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