Daniel Coyle

Daniel Coyle is an American author who writes about teaching, leading, and the power of talent. He is best known for his books TALENT CODE, THE LITTLE BOOK OF TALENT, and THE CULTURE CODE. In a world dominated by technology and globalisation, he offers insights into how to build communities, foster collaboration and unlock potential.

As one of the leading voices in overcoming adversity and inspiring greatness, Coyle has written eight bestsellers which have translated into over twenty languages. He has written for a number of publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Wired, Fortune, and The Economist. Coyle has also given speeches for many high-profile corporate events and conferences, and appears on radio and television programs, including The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes and Nightline.

Coyle began his writing career at a small independent record label in Seattle in the early 90s. After experiencing a highly competitive and cutthroat industry, he decided to take charge of his own life and career, and moved to New York where he made a name for himself as a music and culture critic for Spin, The New York Times, and NPR’s All Things Considered. While in New York, he also earned a master’s degree in Organizational Development at NYU.

His first work of non-fiction, THE TALENT CODE, was published in 2009 and quickly became an international sensation. The book examines the notion of ‘talent hotbeds’, places where gifted individuals from a variety of backgrounds and cultures excel at a high level. It provides insight into the secret of talent development in a highly competitive world. Coyle examines the work of schools and sports teams, music, science and art to identify the common elements that create a culture of excellence and how to replicate it in any context.

In 2010, THE LITTLE BOOK OF TALENT was published. This work explores the universal language of success. It offers practical and immediately useful advice on how to become better at any skill or activity. Coyle offers guidance on mastering the basics as well as on developing self-awareness and effective practice techniques. He draws upon decades of research into peak performance, interviews with experts and his own experience as a successful entrepreneur, father, and coach.

His most recent book, THE CULTURE CODE, was published in 2018. It dives deeper into the secrets of success, outlining the three key intangibles that drive collaboration. Coyle identifies and shares the common techiques and strategies for fostering successful collaboration and tackling challenges. He reveals how to build, how to lead, and how to inspire extraordinary achievement.

Daniel Coyle is often cited as a leadership expert, a speaker, and talent authority. His extensive career has lead him to be featured in FastCompany, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and numerous other publications. He speaks globally on how to cultivate the best from individuals, teams, and organizations.

Through decades of research and insight, Coyle has offered valuable advice to readers, providing them with the tools to reach their potential. Whether it be through unlocking the power of talent, leading successful teams, or establishing a culture of excellence, his works offer invaluable advice that has been adopted by people and businesses across the world.