Quiz Time: Which college degree is more valuable? An MBA or an MFA (that’s Masters of Fine Arts).
Dan Pink says the answer is clearly an MFA – – at least it will BECOME more valuable over the next ten years.
Dan Pink is the author of A Whole New Mind — Moving From The Information Age To The Conceptual Age. In this amazing book Dan describes why many of the “left brain” jobs are moving to India and Asia (outsourced) and why “right brain” jobs (jobs requiring creativity, non-linear thinking, etc.) are going to soon become more valuable here in the USA.
This book may change the way you look at the world. It did for me.
“One of those rare books that marks a turning point.”
— Seth Godin
“I was moved and disturbed and exhiliarated all at once.”
— Tom Peters
After reading the book I contacted Dan to setup an interview because I wanted to get his take on how this coming shift will effect teams. We had a great conversation and I recorded it for your listening pleasure.
Listen to the 34 minute audio interview – click the link below (mp3 file)
Download danpink_mp3_sm.mp3
NOTE: When you become a member of the International Association of Teamwork Facilitators you receive access to the growing online archive of recorded training events (like this one with Dan Pink). CLICK HERE to learn more about IATF member benefits.
UPDATE
Dan changed the title of his book to: “A Whole New Mind — Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future”
Oprah LOVES this book and when she gave the commencement speech at Stanford to the 4,500 students in the graduating class, she gave each a copy of Dan’s book. CLICK HERE to view Dan interviewed by Oprah. Dan says it’s his favorite interview ever (I’m hoping the one we did is a close second).
