A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink
I was given this book by someone in the field of education in order to understand how we need to teach our students to succeed in this global age. While all of the skills in this book will certainly be critical to education both now and in the future it turns out that this was really a business book that has many applications
The arguments or premises that this book is based on are that computers and those living outside the U.S. can perform many of the skills we have acquired and that have sustained our economy thus far much faster or more inexpensively. Therefore, we need to develop skills that cannot be performed by computers or a less expensive labor force.
The six skills outlined in the book are: design, story, symphony, empathy, play, and meaning. Is argued in this book that mastering these skills is necessary to succeed in a global world. You will have to read the book to understand the definition and meaning of these skills as I cannot do them justice here, but I think you’ll find it a worthwhile endeavor.
Whether you are a parent raising a child, a high school or college student trying to decide on a career, an entrepreneur starting a business or a CEO of a well-established business you would be wise to read A Whole New Mind.
One note, do not get hung up on the first chapter as it is a somewhat scientific description of how the brain functions. In fact, I’m not entirely sure that it is necessary to read the first chapter to get the meaning from this book. However, I am one of those people who feel they have to read every page.
Go ahead and purchase the book or audio version. You won’t regret it!
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