Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Most of us believe that the best way to motivate ourselves and others is with external rewards like money. That's a mistake, says Daniel H. Pink. The secret to performance and satisfaction--at work, at school, and at home--is the deeply human nee to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world. Drawing on four decades of scientific research on human motivation, Pink exposes the mismatch between what science knows and what business does--and how that affects every aspect of life. In 'Drive,' he examines the three elements of true motivation--autonomy, master, and purpose--and offers smart and surprising techniques for putting these into action. Bursting with big ideas, 'Drive' is the rare book that will change how you think and transform how you live" (Book Jacket)

CONTENTS:

Introduction: the puzzling puzzles of Harry Harlow and Edward Deci

Pt. 1. A New operating system 1. The Rise and fall of motivation 2.0 2. Seven reasons carrots and sticks (often) don't work 2A. ...and the special circumstances when they do 3. Type I and Type X

Pt. 2. The Three elements 4. Autonomy 5. Mastery 6. Purpose

Pt. 3. The Type I toolkit Type I for individuals: nine strategies for awakening your motivation Type I for organizations: thirteen ways to improve your company, office, or group The Zen of compensation: paying people the Type I way The Zen of compensation reconsidered: are salespeople different? Type I for parents and educators: ten ideas for helping our kids The Type I reading list: fifteen essential books Listen to the gurus: seven business thinkers who get it The Type I fitness plan: four tips for getting (and staying) motivated to exercise

Drive: the recap Drive: the glossary The Drive discussion guide: twenty conversation starters to keep you thinking and talking

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Acknowledgments

Notes

Index