Drive

The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

Daniel H. Pink

Having read it

★★★★☆

Quite simply, a good read.

A good passage

Goals may cause systematic problems for organisations due to narrowed focus, unethical behaviour, increased risk taking, decreased cooperation, and decreased intrinsic motivation. Use carefully when applying goals in your organisation.

A second good passage

‘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 Kelly, General Manager, IDEO]