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Daniel H. Pink
Pink in 2018
Pink in 2018
Born (1964-07-23) July 23, 1964 (age 60)
United States
OccupationAuthor
LanguageEnglish
Alma materNorthwestern University (B.A.)
Yale Law School (J.D.)
GenreNon-fiction
Notable worksThe Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward
When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us;
A Whole New Mind;
To Sell is Human;
Free Agent Nation;
The Adventures of Johnny Bunko
SpouseJessica Lerner
Website
danpink.com

Daniel H. Pink (born July 23, 1964) is an American author. He has written seven books; five of them are New York Times bestsellers. He was a host and a co-executive producer of the National Geographic Channel social science TV series Crowd Control.[1] From 1995 to 1997, he was the chief speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore.[2]

Early life and education

Pink grew up in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Bexley High School in 1982.[3][4] He is also a 1986 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Northwestern University where he was a Truman Scholar.[5] He received a Juris Doctor degree from Yale Law School, where he was editor-in-chief of the Yale Law & Policy Review.[6]

Upon graduating law school, Pink immediately began working in politics and economic policy. From 1993 to 1995, he was special assistant to Secretary of Labor Robert Reich.[7] From 1995 to 1997, he worked as the chief speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore.[8] In 1997 he quit his job going out on his own, an experience he described in the 1998 Fast Company article "Free Agent Nation" which became his first book.[9]

Honors and awards

Pink has received honorary degrees from Georgetown University,[10] Pratt Institute,[11] Ringling College of Art and Design,[12] and the University of Indianapolis.[13]

Pink’s books have been selected as common reads for first-year students at George Washington University,[14] Butler University,[15] Texas State University,[16] and other colleges. In addition, Oprah Winfrey gifted copies of his book, A Whole New Mind, to 4,500 graduates of Stanford University when she gave the school’s commencement address.[17][18]

Books

  • Free Agent Nation: The Future of Working for Yourself. 2001. ISBN 978-0-446-67879-7.
  • A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future. 2005. ISBN 978-1-59448-171-0. NYT Hardcover Nonfiction bestseller No. 12, December 28, 2008.[19]
  • The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need. 2008. ISBN 978-1-59448-291-5.
  • Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. 2009. ISBN 978-1-59448-884-9. NYT Hardcover Nonfiction bestseller No. 12, March 7, 2010.[20]
  • To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others. 2012. ISBN 978-1-59448-715-6. NYT Hardcover Nonfiction bestseller No. 8, February 10, 2013.[21]
  • When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. 2018. ISBN 978-0-73521-062-2.[22] NYT Hardcover Nonfiction bestseller No. 2, January 28, 2018.[23]
  • The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward (2022). Retrieved 29 February 2022. Riverhead. ISBN 978-0-7352-1065-3 NYT Hardcover Nonfiction bestseller No. 3, February 20, 2022[24]

References

  1. ^ "Dan Pink's Crowd Control on National Geographic Channel uses design to tackle social problems across America" Slate, November 13, 2014
  2. ^ "Daniel Pink, former Gore speechwriter, discusses selling as a way of life". Washington Post.
  3. ^ American Booksellers Association.
  4. ^ "Class of 2017 Bexley High School Distinguished Alumni", Bexley High School website, May 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  5. ^ Northwestern Alumni Association
  6. ^ YLPR masthead Issue 8.2
  7. ^ Kinni, Theodore. "Daniel Pink's New Pitch". strategy+business. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
  8. ^ Layton, Lyndsey (2012-02-15). "As teacher merit pay spreads, one noted voice cries, 'It doesn't work'". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
  9. ^ Fox, Justin (2011-03-18). "It's a Free Agent Nation, Except in Washington". Harvard Business Review. ISSN 0017-8012. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
  10. ^ "Georgetown Announces Speakers for 2016 Commencement"
  11. ^ "Speaker, Honorees Announced for 2013 Commencement"
  12. ^ "Author Daniel H. Pink Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Arts Degree from Ringling College of Art and Design"
  13. ^ "UIndy to Award honorary degrees to Daniel Pink and Diana Carlson"
  14. ^ "Author Daniel Pink talks decision-making". The GW Hatchet. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  15. ^ Petry, Ashley. "Fall Season: Butler University Cultural Calendar". Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  16. ^ Trauth, Denise (2021-07-07). "A Shared Conversation: Texas State Common Experience". commonexperience.txst.edu. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  17. ^ "Oprah Gives Stanford Grads Books, Calls Class To Service". HuffPost. 2008-06-24. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  18. ^ "Oprah tells Stanford grads to do what 'feels right'". The Mercury News. 2008-06-15. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  19. ^ "Paperback Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - December 28, 2008 - The New York Times". Retrieved 2018-05-18.
  20. ^ "Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - March 7, 2010 - The New York Times". Retrieved 2018-05-18.
  21. ^ "Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - February 10, 2013 - The New York Times". Retrieved 2018-05-18.
  22. ^ "When To Do Everything". Fortune (mailed print edition): 16. 1 February 2018. ISSN 0015-8259.
  23. ^ "Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - January 28, 2018 - The New York Times". Retrieved 2018-05-18.
  24. ^ "Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - Books - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
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