Daniel H. Pink (born July 23, 1964) is an American author. He has written seven 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]
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| Born | July 23, 1964 United States |
| Occupation | Author |
| Language | English |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University (B.A.) Yale Law School (J.D.) |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Spouse | Jessica Lerner |
| Website | |
| danpink | |
Early life and education edit
Pink grew up in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Bexley High School.[3][4] A Pell Grant student, he graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Northwestern University, where he was also a Truman Scholar.[5][6] He received a Juris Doctor degree from Yale Law School, where he was editor-in-chief of the Yale Law & Policy Review.[7]
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.[8] From 1995 to 1997, he worked as the chief speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore.[9] 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.[10]
Honors and awards edit
Pink has received honorary degrees from Georgetown University,[11] Pratt Institute,[12] Ringling College of Art and Design,[13] and the University of Indianapolis.[14]
Pink’s books have been selected as common reads for first-year students at George Washington University,[15] Butler University,[16] Texas State University,[17] 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.[18][19]
Books edit
- 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.[20]
- 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.[21]
- 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.[22]
- When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. 2018. ISBN 978-0-73521-062-2.[23] NYT Hardcover Nonfiction bestseller No. 2, January 28, 2018.[24]
- The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. Riverhead. 2022. ISBN 978-0-7352-1065-3. NYT Hardcover Nonfiction bestseller No. 3, February 20, 2022[25]
Personal life edit
Daniel Pink married Jessica Lerner, a lawyer, in 1995.[26] They live in Washington D.C. with their children.[27]
References edit
- ^ "Dan Pink's Crowd Control on National Geographic Channel uses design to tackle social problems across America" Slate, November 13, 2014
- ^ "Daniel Pink, former Gore speechwriter, discusses selling as a way of life". Washington Post.
- ^ American Booksellers Association.
- ^ "Class of 2017 Bexley High School Distinguished Alumni", Bexley High School website, May 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- ^ Northwestern Alumni Association
- ^ "Author Dan Pink on the meaning of regret, how he captures his ideas, more with John Dickerson - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- ^ YLPR masthead Issue 8.2
- ^ Kinni, Theodore. "Daniel Pink's New Pitch". strategy+business. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Fox, Justin (2011-03-18). "It's a Free Agent Nation, Except in Washington". Harvard Business Review. ISSN 0017-8012. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ^ "Georgetown Announces Speakers for 2016 Commencement"
- ^ "Speaker, Honorees Announced for 2013 Commencement"
- ^ "Author Daniel H. Pink Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Arts Degree from Ringling College of Art and Design"
- ^ "UIndy to Award honorary degrees to Daniel Pink and Diana Carlson"
- ^ "Author Daniel Pink talks decision-making". The GW Hatchet. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- ^ Petry, Ashley. "Fall Season: Butler University Cultural Calendar". Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- ^ Trauth, Denise (2021-07-07). "A Shared Conversation: Texas State Common Experience". commonexperience.txst.edu. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- ^ "Oprah Gives Stanford Grads Books, Calls Class To Service". HuffPost. 2008-06-24. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- ^ "Oprah tells Stanford grads to do what 'feels right'". The Mercury News. 2008-06-15. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- ^ "Paperback Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - December 28, 2008 - The New York Times". Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ^ "Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - March 7, 2010 - The New York Times". Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ^ "Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - February 10, 2013 - The New York Times". Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ^ "When To Do Everything". Fortune (mailed print edition): 16. 1 February 2018. ISSN 0015-8259.
- ^ "Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - January 28, 2018 - The New York Times". Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ^ "Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - Books - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ "WEDDINGS; Jessica A. Lerner, Daniel H. Pink". The New York Times. 1995-07-02. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Dameron, Amanda. "Daniel Pink's Home in Washington, DC (9 Photos)". Dwell. Retrieved 2024-01-19.