Daniel Pink

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

An author whose research on regret and human behavior has made him a sought-after voice for discussions on career decision-making and personal growth. He is known for works including *The Power of Regret*, *To Sell is Human*, and contributions to frameworks around critical self-inquiry and boldness. His research is frequently cited by podcasters and entrepreneurs exploring why inaction often weighs more heavily than mistakes in shaping life outcomes.

Appears On

Passion Struck with John R. Miles Modern Wisdom On with Kara Swisher Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Embracing Digital Transformation Something You Should Know 10% Happier with Dan Harris You Are Not So Smart The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello The Home Service Expert Podcast

Episode Appearances

Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Mar 26, 2026

How Beliefs Shape Behavior, Motivation, and Resilience | Nir Eyal — EP 746

“Author of 'Drive'; his self-determination theory framework discussed as downstream of belief-based motivation”

Belief Systems and Behavior ChangeLearned Helplessness and AgencyPlacebo and Nocebo Effects

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Modern Wisdom · Mar 14, 2026

#1071 - Bill Gurley - If You Hate Your Job, This is How to Start Over

“Wrote book on regret; identified boldness regrets (inaction) as biggest life regrets, worsening with age”

Career Regret and Boldness RegretRegret Minimization FrameworkPassion vs. Perseverance in Career Success

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On with Kara Swisher · Feb 26, 2026

Why ‘Playing It Safe’ In Your Career Doesn’t Pay with VC Bill Gurley

“Author; research on regrets shows 'regrets of inaction' weigh more heavily than mistakes”

Career passion vs. economic security trade-offRegulatory capture in tech and venture capitalAI disruption and workforce reskilling

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Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin · Feb 11, 2026

BIll Gurley

“Author of 'The Power of Regret' discussing boldness regrets; Gurley interviewed him for book research”

Venture Capital Investment Strategy and Pattern RecognitionRegulatory Capture and Its Impact on InnovationEarly-Stage vs. Late-Stage Investment Decision-Making

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Embracing Digital Transformation · Feb 10, 2026

#324 Navigating the New Digital Workforce Landscape

“Author of 'To Sell Is Human' referenced for people skills development in emerging workforce”

Workforce succession planning and knowledge transferGenerational workplace expectations and values alignmentRemote work and distributed team management

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Something You Should Know · Feb 3, 2026

Bonus: SYSK TRENDING - Finding Your Motivation

“Author of 'Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us'; expert on motivation science discussing autonomy, mastery, and purpose as key drivers.”

Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivationAutonomy in the workplaceMastery and skill development

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10% Happier with Dan Harris · Jan 26, 2026

A Counterintuitive Strategy for Sharper Decision-Making, Stronger Performance, and a More Meaningful Life. | Daniel Pink

“Bestselling author of The Power of Regret, conducted World Regret Survey of 26,000+ regrets across 130+ countries”

Regret as adaptive emotion and decision-making toolFour core regret categories: foundation, boldness, moral, connectionSelf-compassion vs. self-criticism in high-achiever psychology

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You Are Not So Smart · Jan 5, 2026

330 - A More Beautiful Question - Warren Berger (rebroadcast)

“Author who contributed 'what did I once believe that is no longer true' as self-inquiry variation for critical self-assessment”

The Five Whys methodology for root cause analysisQuestion taxonomy and classification systemsNaive questioning and childlike curiosity in innovation

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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Jan 2, 2026

Brokering Billions in Real Estate with Leo Pareja

“Author of 'To Sell is Human'; recommended book on behavioral science and sales”

AI adoption and competitive advantage in real estateConsumer-first business strategy and friction reductionB2B SaaS product evolution toward conversational AI interfaces

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The Home Service Expert Podcast · Dec 1, 2025

How To Earn Trust and Influence According to Renowned Psychologist Robert Cialdini

“Author of 'To Sell Is Human'; recommended by Cialdini as essential reading on persuasion and selling”

Seven Principles of Influence: Reciprocity, Commitment, Social Proof, Authority, Liking, Scarcity, UnityEthical Persuasion and Influence in SalesLanguage and Framing Effects on Customer Behavior

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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Nov 21, 2025

How To Earn Trust and Influence According to Renowned Psychologist Robert Cialdini

“Author of 'To Sell Is Human'; recommended book on persuasion and normal human selling interactions”

Ethical Influence and Persuasion PrinciplesReciprocity in Business and Customer RelationsCommitment and Consistency Psychology

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BG2Pod with Brad Gerstner and Bill Gurley · Oct 14, 2025

AI Bubble, Stablecoin Boom, and Runnin' Down a Dream | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner

“Author of 'The Power of Regret'; research on boldness regrets and inaction cited in career framework”

AI Infrastructure CapEx Spending and Demand ValidationCircular Revenue Transactions and Financial TransparencyAI Regulation: State vs. Federal Preemption

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