A Whole New Mind

Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future

By: Daniel H. Pink

Narrated by: Daniel H. Pink

Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

Lawyers. Accountants. Software Engineers. That's what Mom and Dad encouraged us to become. They were wrong. Gone is the age of "left-brain" dominance. The future belongs to a different kind of person with a different kind of mind: designers, inventors, teachers, storytellers - creative and emphatic "right-brain" thinkers whose abilities mark the fault line between who gets ahead and who doesn't.

Drawing on research from around the advanced world, Daniel Pink outlines six fundamentally human abilities that are essential for professional success and personal fulfillment - and reveals how to master them.

From a laughter club in Bombay to an inner-city high school devoted to design, to a lesson on how to detect an insincere smile, A Whole New Mind takes listeners to a daring new place, and offers a provocative and urgent new way of thinking about a future that has already arrived.

©2005 Daniel H. Pink (P)2008 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Thought-provoking moments abound." ( Publishers Weekly)
"This book is a miracle. Completely original and profound." (Tom Peters)
"For soon-to-be liberal arts graduates, it makes an encouraging graduation gift." ( Newsweek)
"This is one author who knows how to narrate. Pink has excellent pacing, diction, and tone." ( AudioFile)

another Dan pink ckassic

insightful wonderfully narrated you can't go wrong listening to or reading any of his work. looking forward to his next book.

I would recommend this book with a warning

I thought the content was good and gave you a lot to think about and he gives you strategies on how to improve certain right brain skills. I also liked the over view between the two sides of the mind.

Warning very lecture like but still good also he put in a lot of examples... A lot. Also he goes into detail with his strategies. He could just be thorough but for me it was a little much but again I would recommend it

Must Listen

This is one of the best books I have ever listen. Must have. It also provides you with so many important links and refer some other important readings.

Repeat Read!

The book had an abundance of life situations that I relate to. Also there were many sources sited that I believe will be just as helpful as this book.

Wall street, this book is for you!

Left brain minded professions have ruled for too long. It is high time that the right brain minded professionals are given the keys to the city. I absolutely enjoyed this book since it is presented it an easy to understand and a very clear manner. The book is about a new wave of thinking - artists are given more importance than engineers, and creativity replaces computerization.

Strong start

First of all, I must say that the audiobook is easy to listen to. It didn't require my full attention like other books where I feel lost whenever my mind wanders. It's a well-written book.

The first half is full of insights. I liked it; it gives you another perspective on our mind and why we are what we are. The author used many stories and examples to explain his position and to guide us through the various subjects covered in the book.

The second half however is a little bit disappointing. His analysis is way too much subjective compared to the first half and he gives too much reference material when he could have referred the listeners to a web page containing all those links and books he recommended.

A word on the second half content: I guess it's useful to study in art and see life with our right brain. Balance is the key. I feel that the author seems to forget that in the last chapters. I know plenty of people with advanced art degree but they're just stuck in life because of the way they see life.

I bought this book on a Bogo sale. I don't regret it, but I don't think it is worth a full credit. It was a good read, still.

Excellent....

I like most of the books from D. Pink. It is very informative and tackles problems we face today and tomorrow...

Protect you employability by using your right side

Would you listen to A Whole New Mind again? Why?

I actually listened to it twice. The second time I kept a notebook handy to right down suggestion of other books to do and things to try. I also bookmarked it on my phone audible app.

If you’ve listened to books by Daniel H. Pink before, how does this one compare?

I have not listened to anything else by this author.

Which character – as performed by Daniel H. Pink – was your favorite?

This is a non-fiction book, but he talks about the Hero's story, like Homer, and how the story is what we are wired for. He has grat book suggestions if you want more on the story.

Any additional comments?

Develop the right side of the brain and use this book as a jump off.

Awareness for those who are ready

I thought the concepts might be dated for s book that was written 10 years ago, but clearly Pink was well ahead of his time on writing it. The argument he presents for more right brained, balanced thinking is inspiring. This book is charged with plenty of powerful narrative and meaningful research. As always the author provides plenty of resources and tools. Well done! I highly recommend it for those who are ready.

Thought-provoking smart read

Dan Pink does it again! Never disappoints. I’ve read his other books and just getting around to reading this first one. Very real and practical insights. Really like his style.