199: The Surprising Truth About Human Behaviors and Learning with Daniel H. Pink

Understanding the science behind topics related to human behavior can be extremely powerful for learning businesses. And Daniel H. Pink is the author of six provocative bestselling books that uncover the truth about these complex behaviors including, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, and most recently, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing.

Pink is also the creator of the Pinkcast, a series of short videos that feature science-based tools and tips for working smarter and living better. And his TED Talk on the science of motivationis one of the 10 most-watched TED Talks of all time, with more than 23 million views.

In this episode of the Leading Learning Podcast, Celisa talks with Dan about several of the themes he explores in his books that have implications for learning businesses. This includes topics such as Motivation 3.0, learning goals vs. performance goals, persuasion, and the importance of timing when it comes to learning.

Full show notes available at https://www.leadinglearning.com/episode199. 

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