Daniel Pink's Book Recommendations

"One of the most underrated books of the last 10 years."

"This is one of the most underrated books of the last 10 years. It profoundly changed my thinking about thinking. #DanielPInk #Scarcity #EldarShafir #BookRecommendation"

"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

"I had a completely different view of Death of a Salesman once I became a father versus before I became a father."

"One of the best [books by this author] I’ve read."

"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

"A remarkable book."

"Will shatter your assumptions about how the world works and keep your brain firing for weeks after you’ve turned the last page."

"I think that Animal Farm should be in every organizational behavior class in an MBA program."

"I’ve read The Great Gatsby at different points in my life."

"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

"A hugely important book for me."

"Offers a fresh and compelling take on how the media function and how ideas spread."

"One of the greatest things ever."

"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

"[The author will] show you how to master the cognitive skills of a rocket scientist."

"Today’s recommendation is a staggering book that examines the science of “us and them” — particularly when it comes to race. Implicit bias is pernicious, but it’s not inevitable. Eberhardt shows what everyone can do to reduce bias, to widen the circle of who constitutes “us.”"

"I have [a little sign] on my desk here that says, 'Beat the resistance.' So, I’ve given The War of Art out a lot too."

"Few people write about finance with the graceful clarity of [this author]."

"This week’s book recommendation is a propulsive and dystopian thriller from the one and only @Danchaon. A compelling summer read #DanielPink #DanChaon #BookRecommendation"

"Life is full of frustration. (That might be its default setting.) This book helped me contend with that reality. Now, I always try to reframe frustration not as a problem, but as a test of my resilience and creativity. Just like the Stoics. #DanielPink #TheStoicChallenge"

"As we head back to the office, this book by @work_matters is essential reading. It’ll explain why you should never tolerate a-holes at work & help you find out if you might be one yourself. (It’s also my wife’s favorite business book, including those written by her husband.)"

"This book had a bigger effect on my day-to-day practices and productivity than any book I've ever read. (It's also why I, like every GTD aficionado, treasure my label-making machine.) #DanielPink #DavidAllen #GettingThingsDone"

"I loved The Handmaid's Tale."

"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

"This is one of my favorite novels of the last few years. It’s rollicking fun satire of startup culture and racial politics that — no joke — doubles as a sales guide. #DanielPink #BlackBuck #MateoAskaripour #BookRecommendation"

"Once you read this book — which describes the differences between “tight” cultures and “loose” cultures — you’ll never see the world the same way again. #DanielPink #RuleMakersRuleBreakers #MicheleGelfand #BookRecommendation"

"Halfway through this novel, I thought to myself, “My grandchildren will be reading this book. That’s how good it is and at least how long it will endure." #DanielPink #ColsonWhitehead #TheNickelBoys #BookRecommendation @colsonwhitehead"

"I’m way late to this book, which came out in 2014. But it’s a gem – highly recommended summer reading, especially for anyone in high school or college. @JSEllenberg is a mathematician who can write. #DanielPink #JordanEllenberg #HowNotToBeWrong #Mathematician"

"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

"Made me rethink much of what I believe about physical health, public policy, and the human condition."

"[I have a] dog-eared copy [of this book]."

"I read Oranges when I was a kid."

"Are you a new manager? Are you a little scared? Fear not. [This author] is here to help."

"Will take you through the science and practice of creativity so that you can start tapping into your own breakthroughs."

"In this smart book, [the author] reveals ten growth paths."