Driven: Summary Review
This is a summary review of Driven containing key details about the book.
What is Driven About?
"Driven: How Human Nature Shapes Our Choices" is a book written by Paul R. Lawrence and Nitin Nohria. It is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the role of human nature in shaping our choices. The authors provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research in this field, and offer practical guidance for how to use this knowledge to make better choices and achieve greater success.
In Driven, the authors synthesize 200 years of thought along with the latest research drawn from the biological and social sciences to propose a new theory, a unified synthesis of human nature. They have studied the way people behave in that most fascinating arena of human behavior-the workplace-and from their work they produce a book that examines the four separate and distinct emotive drives that guide human behavior and influence the choices people make: the drives to acquire, bond, learn, and defend. They ultimately show that, just as advances in information technology have spurred the New Economy in the last quarter of the twentieth century, current advances in biology will be the key to understanding humans and organizations in the new millennium.
Summary Points & Takeaways from Driven
Some key summary points and takeaways from the book include:
* The authors provide a comprehensive overview of the role of human nature in shaping our choices, and argue that our drives and instincts play a much larger role in shaping our behavior than we typically realize.
* They identify four primary drives that are hardwired into our human nature: the drive to acquire, the drive to bond, the drive to learn, and the drive to defend.
* The authors argue that these drives influence every aspect of our lives, from our relationships and career choices, to our preferences for food and entertainment.
* They provide a wealth of evidence and research to support their argument, drawing from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and economics.
* The authors also provide practical guidance for how to use this understanding of human nature to make better choices and achieve greater success, both personally and professionally.
* Throughout the book, Lawrence and Nohria challenge conventional wisdom and provide a fresh perspective on human behavior, highlighting the power and importance of our drives and instincts.
Who is the author of Driven?
Paul Roger Lawrence was an American sociologist, Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Harvard Business School, and consultant, known from his work with Jay W. Lorsch on "Differentiation and integration in complex organizations."
Nitin Nohria is an Indian-American academic. He served as the tenth dean of Harvard Business School. He is also the George F. Baker Professor of Administration. He is also a former non-executive director of Tata Sons.
Book details
- Print length: 300 pages
- Genre: Psychology, Business, Nonfiction
What are the chapters in Driven?
Chapter 1. The container ship
Chapter 2. The start of a future
Chapter 3. The Rhoton theory
Chapter 4. Junoon: the deep force of nature within you
Chapter 5. Junoon: pure inspiration
Chapter 6. Junoon: the sixth sight
Chapter 7. Junoon: fanatic focus
Chapter 8. Junoon: metaphysical energy
Chapter 9. Junoon: social junoon
Chapter 10. A whirlpool called Karachi
Chapter 11. Not yet America, but an American company
Chapter 12. Lee Iacocca saves me
Chapter 13. The United States: a study in contrasts
Chapter 14. America delivers
Chapter 15. Find your junoon
What do critics say?
Here's what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: "...an interesting book which explores and integrates findings from several disciplines and which contributes further to the field of evolutionary psychology in a readable manner..." - The Occupational Psychologist
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Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
