Flourish - by Daniel Coyle (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A science-based, practical blueprint for cultivating a life--at work and at home--full of belonging, joy, and vitality, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code

What is a meaningful life, and how do we make one? How do certain communities foster closeness, fulfillment, happiness, and energy?

In Flourish, bestselling author and leading culture expert Daniel Coyle trains his eye on the groups and people who demonstrate exceptional connectivity, presence, and dynamism. He draws on research and original reporting--taking us inside an unlikely brotherhood of thirty-three men who were trapped in a Chilean mine, a tiny Michigan deli that blossomed into a $90 million ecosystem of businesses, an inventive Dutch soccer team that revolutionized the sport as we know it, and a disconnected Paris district that remade itself into a tight-knit neighborhood--to reveal the principles and practices that ignite and sustain thriving. He finds that flourishing groups do two things: They make meaning (creating deep connections) and build community (forging a common good).

Through captivating real-world stories, rigorous scientific studies, and firsthand accounts, Coyle reveals what sets some groups apart--and offers you the tools and insights to flourish in your own life.

Review Quotes

"An eye-opening book about why certain people, projects, and places make us feel alive . . . With his signature combination of captivating cases, surprising science, and pristine prose, Daniel Coyle reveals how to build a more vibrant life."--Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again and host of the podcast Re: Thinking

"At a time when we're surrounded by noise but starved for meaning, Daniel Coyle points us toward something richer. Flourish shows how attention becomes connection, connection becomes community, and community becomes a life well lived."--Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret and Drive

"Combining rigorous science with unforgettable storytelling, Daniel Coyle traces connections across seemingly unrelated worlds to reveal the blueprint for building lives and communities that are rich with meaning. Flourish is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand--and cultivate--what makes life worth living."--Lisa Damour, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Untangled and Under Pressure

"Daniel Coyle is one of my favorite writers, and in Flourish he redefines what we mean by a meaningful life. Faced with a personal loss and reckoning, he discovers a simple but profound idea: Flourishing isn't something we find, it's something we create. With compassion and clarity, Coyle shows that flourishing is a learnable craft."--Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author of Supercommunicators and The Power of Habit

"In a world obsessed with checklists and productivity hacks, we're quietly starving for something deeper. Flourish is an essential guide to tapping our capacity for deeper connections, more meaningful conversations, and finding fulfilling outcomes together. . . . A must-read."--Sheila Heen, professor at Harvard Law School and New York Times bestselling co-author of Difficult Conversations

"Daniel Coyle has done it again. At last, a book that isn't about hacking your way to a better life. If you're successful on paper but quietly wondering, Is this it?, this book is what you're looking for."--Sarah Robb O'Hagan, author of Extreme You

"I loved Flourish. Every page of Daniel Coyle's fascinating new book--informative and spiritual all at once--tells a story that will make you sit up and say, 'Aha!' You'll recognize the good stuff in yourself within many of his stories, and with new tools, you can become an even more fulfilled version of the great person you already are."--Danny Meyer, restaurateur and author of Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business

"A wealth of wonderful insights! Anyone who's ready to abandon the tired old win-lose models of business would be wise to lean into the lessons Flourish so abundantly demonstrates."--Ari Weinzweig, co-founder of Zingerman's Community of Businesses

About the Author

Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. Coyle has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His other books include The Talent Code, The Secret Race, The Little Book of Talent, and Hardball: A Season in the Projects, which was made into a movie starring Keanu Reeves. Coyle was raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and now lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, during the school year and in Homer, Alaska, during the summer with his wife, Jenny, and their four children.