A highly practical and researched-based toolbox for anyone who wants to create a world with more justice, creativity, and courage.
For too long, the term insubordination has evoked negative feelings and mental images. But for ideas to evolve and societies to progress, it’s vital to cultivate rebels who are committed to challenging conventional wisdom and improving on it. Change never comes easily. And most would-be rebels lack the skills to overcome hostile audiences who cling desperately to the way things are.
Based on cutting-edge research, The Art of Insubordination is the essential guide for anyone seeking to be heard, make change, and rebel against an unhealthy status quo. Learn how to
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"Our world is broken, and this book can help us fix it. Todd Kashdan's work shows us the most effective ways to defy injustice and shake up the status quo — in both big and small ways. This is the book we've been waiting for."
— Judson Brewer, New York Times bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety “With new research and original, inspiring stories, Kashdan has delivered a manifesto for individuals and organizations who want to spark innovation and creativity.
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Todd Kashdan combines cutting-edge science and real-life stories about the kind of insubordination we need to make the world a better place. This is the book that all virtuous rebels need.
— Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster BetterWhy is it so difficult to do the right thing, especially when the system pushes against us? In this engaging, well-researched book, you'll discover practical ways to speak up, show up and make a difference.
— Seth Godin, author of Poke the BoxAlthough dissent is an art, Kashdan shows us something even more important and practical—it’s also a science. He does so with an array of captivating and instructive accounts that reveal the value of this skill.
— Robert B. Cialdini, author of Influence and Pre-SuasionIf the goal is to continually improve society and make your teams better, read this book. My hope is that The Art of Insubordination will be widely read to inspire a new generation of rebels with a cause.
— Greg Lukianoff, co-author of the New York Times bestseller The Coddling of the American Mind"A useful primer for those determined to make waves for a good cause.Be the first to write a review about this audiobook!
Todd B. Kashdan, PhD, is a professor of psychology at George Mason University and senior scientist at the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. He is the author of Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life; Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Positive Psychology; and coauthor of The Upside of Your Dark Side. A frequent radio, television, and print-media contributor on how people and organizations can thrive, he has contributed feature articles to the New York Times Magazine and the Washington Post, has made regular appearances on NPR, and blogs for the Huffington Post and Psychology. He received the American Psychological Association’s 2013 Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology.