Wendy K. Smith
Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management, University of Delaware | Organizational Psychologist & Expert on Paradox | Co-Author of Both/And Thinking | Thinkers50-Ranked
Daniel Pink
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Drive & To Sell Is Human | Authority on Motivation, Timing & Human Behavior | Thinkers50 Top-10 Business Thinker
Daniel Pink is one of the world's most influential thinkers on motivation and human behavior, and among the best-selling nonfiction authors of his generation. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human, his TED Talk on motivation has 40M+ views. On stage, he turns rigorous behavioral science into vivid, practical, and entertaining insight that changes how audiences work and live.
Want to book Daniel Pink as a speaker for your event? Please provide the info below and we’ll get in touch within 24h:
Daniel Pink biography
Daniel Pink is one of the world’s most influential thinkers on motivation, work, and human behavior, and among the best-selling nonfiction authors of his generation. Through a string of landmark books, he has changed how millions of people and organizations think about what truly drives us, why timing matters more than we realize, and how we can all do better work and live more meaningful lives.
Motivational speaker Daniel Pink is the author of seven books, five of them New York Times bestsellers, including the #1 bestsellers Drive and To Sell Is Human. In Drive, he overturned decades of conventional wisdom, showing that high performance depends far less on carrots and sticks than on three deeply human drives: autonomy, mastery, and purpose. His ideas have reshaped how leaders think about engagement and management, and his TED Talk on the science of motivation has been viewed more than 40 million times, making it one of the most popular TED Talks of all time.
The Science of Motivation, Timing, and Regret
Pink’s other books are equally influential: A Whole New Mind, which argued that right-brain abilities would define the future economy; When, a bestselling exploration of the hidden science of timing; and The Power of Regret, which draws on one of the largest studies of the emotion ever conducted to show how looking backward can move us forward. Before becoming a full-time author, he served as chief speechwriter to Vice President Al Gore and as an aide to Labor Secretary Robert Reich, and he later hosted the National Geographic series Crowd Control. His writing appears in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and The Atlantic; his books have been translated into more than 40 languages; and Thinkers50 has repeatedly ranked him among the top 10 business thinkers in the world. He holds a law degree from Yale, which he has, by his own cheerful admission, never used to practice law.
As a speaker, Daniel Pink is renowned for translating rigorous behavioral science into vivid, practical, and genuinely entertaining insight. He speaks on the science of motivation and engagement, the surprising art of selling and persuasion, the power of perfect timing, and how regret can sharpen decisions and deepen purpose. With his signature blend of data, storytelling, and humor, he leaves audiences seeing their work and lives in a new light, and armed with evidence-based strategies they can use immediately.
Daniel Pink Speaking Videos
How to Get What You Want
1 POWERFUL Tip to Sell MORE
Daniel Pink Keynote Topics
Based on his #1 bestseller, Pink dismantles the myth that rewards and punishments are the best way to motivate people. He reveals the science showing that autonomy, mastery, and purpose are what truly drive high performance, and gives leaders practical, research-backed strategies to build more engaged, creative, and productive teams.
Pink argues that whatever our job title, we are all in sales now, moving, persuading, and influencing others every day. Drawing on his bestseller, he shares a surprising, evidence-based set of skills for moving people, replacing outdated hard-sell tactics with approaches suited to a world where buyers and sellers have equal information.
We obsess over how to do things but rarely consider when. Pink reveals the hidden patterns of the day and the science of timing, when to schedule critical work, when to take breaks, how beginnings and endings shape outcomes, and how teams can synchronize. Audiences leave able to make smarter decisions about the most overlooked dimension of performance.
Drawing on one of the largest studies of regret ever conducted, Pink shows that this much-maligned emotion is not something to suppress but a powerful source of insight. He reveals the four core regrets people share worldwide and how confronting them systematically can sharpen decisions, accelerate learning, and deepen individual and organizational purpose.
Speaker topics
FAQs on Booking Daniel Pink
Why Daniel Pink?
Booking Daniel Pink gives audiences one of the most influential and genuinely entertaining business thinkers in the world. The author of seven books, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell Is Human, he has spent his career making the leading behavioral science of our day accessible, practical, and memorable. His TED Talk on motivation is among the most-watched ever, with more than 40 million views, and Thinkers50 has repeatedly named him a top-10 global business thinker. A former presidential speechwriter with a rare gift for storytelling, he blends rigorous data with humor and warmth, leaving audiences with insights they act on. He is an ideal speaker for events on leadership, motivation, sales, the future of work, and personal performance. To bring Daniel Pink to your next event, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.
Who is Daniel Pink?
Daniel Pink is an American author and one of the world's leading authorities on motivation, work, and human behavior. He has written seven books, five of them New York Times bestsellers, including the #1 bestsellers Drive and To Sell Is Human, as well as A Whole New Mind, When, and The Power of Regret. His books have sold millions of copies and been translated into more than 40 languages. Before becoming a full-time author, he served as chief speechwriter to Vice President Al Gore, and Thinkers50 has repeatedly ranked him among the top 10 business thinkers in the world.
What is Daniel Pink's book Drive about?
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us is Daniel Pink's #1 New York Times bestseller on the science of motivation. Its central argument is that traditional "carrot and stick" rewards are far less effective than most organizations assume, and that genuine, lasting motivation comes from three intrinsic drives: autonomy (the desire to direct our own lives), mastery (the urge to get better at something that matters), and purpose (the yearning to serve something larger than ourselves). The book has profoundly influenced how modern leaders think about engagement and management.
What topics does motivational speaker Daniel Pink cover?
Daniel Pink speaks on the science of motivation and employee engagement, the art and science of sales and persuasion, the power of perfect timing, and how regret can improve decisions and deepen purpose. His keynotes suit events on leadership, motivation, sales, the future of work, and personal performance. To book Daniel Pink as a speaker, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.
How to book Daniel Pink as a keynote speaker?
Aurum Speakers Bureau can help you book Daniel Pink as a speaker for your next event, conference, or board meeting. Simply fill out our contact form to inquire about Daniel Pink's availability for a speaking engagement. One of our booking agents will respond to your request immediately and contact the speaker to let them know you want to hire them. We will assist you with obtaining speaking fees, booking information, and confirming availability for Daniel Pink or any other top keynote speaker or celebrity of your choice.
How much is Daniel Pink speaking fee?
Daniel Pink speaking fees are determined by several factors, including the event's date, whether it's a virtual or in-person event, the duration, format, preparation required for their speech, and more. The same applies to the cost to hire any other top expert speakers and celebrities. The Speaker Fee Range listed on our website is simply a guideline and is subject to change without notice. If you would like to hire Daniel Pink to deliver a keynote speech for your event, please fill out the contact form or email us at info@aurumbureau.com with as much detail as possible. One of our experienced agents will get in touch with you and let you know exactly how much it will cost to book Daniel Pink.
How can I contact Daniel Pink?
We only work with Daniel Pink on paid speaking engagements. Aurum Speakers Bureau can assist you in booking Daniel Pink and will handle all negotiations, contracts, and logistics associated with having Daniel Pink speak at your event. We will be your sole point of contact throughout the process. Get in touch with Aurum Speakers Bureau today, and we will reach out to any motivational speaker or celebrity you want to enquire about speaking at your event. If you wish to contact Daniel Pink for any other reason, we will be unable to assist you as we are not authorized to provide personal contact information.
Can I book Daniel Pink for a virtual keynote?
Yes, Daniel Pink is available for virtual keynotes and webinars. To book Daniel Pink for a virtual event, please complete the contact form or send us an email to inquire about the special fees for virtual engagements.
