Todd B. Kashdan Bücher

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 Resist the allure of complacency Discover the value of being around people who stop conforming and start deviating. Produce messages that influence the majority-- when in the minority. Build mighty alliances Manage the discomfort when trying to rebel Champion ideas that run counter to traditional thinking Unlock the benefits of being in a group of diverse people holding divergent views Cultivate curiosity, courage, and independent, critical thinking in youth Filled with engaging stories about dissenters in the trenches as well as science that will transform your thinking. The Art of Insubordination is for anyone who seeks more justice, courage, and creativity in the world.

Audible  Best Seller of 2017 Inc.  11 Great Business Books  New York Magazine  Best Psychology Books LinkedIn 's 12 Books on Leadership to ReadTwo mavericks in the field of positive psychology deliver a timely messageHappiness experts have long told us to tune out our negative emotions and focus instead on mindfulness, positivity, and optimism. Researchers Todd Kashdan, Ph.D., and Robert Biswas-Diener, Dr. Philos., disagree. Positive emotions alone are not enough. Anger makes us creative, selfishness makes us brave, and guilt is a powerful motivator. The real key to success lies in emotional agility. Drawing upon extensive scientific research and a wide array of real-life examples, The Upside of Your Dark Side will be embraced by business leaders, parents, and everyone else who’s ready to put their entire psychological tool kit to work.

Ist eine Welt ganz ohne Dummköpfe möglich? Leider nein. Und dennoch sollte man über die Dummheit nachdenken, denn jeder kennt sie und jeder muss sie täglich ertragen. Die Dummheit ist – und zwar seitdem es den Menschen gibt – eine Bürde, von der wir uns nach Kräften befreien sollten. Obwohl Spezialisten für menschliches Verhalten, haben Psychologen noch nie den Versuch unternommen, der Dummheit auf den Grund zu gehen. Das Phänomen will allerdings erst verstanden werden, bevor wir den Kampf dagegen aufnehmen können. Und so versammelt dieser Band einige der namhaftesten Psychologen aus aller Herren Länder sowie Philosophen, Soziologen und Schriftsteller, die ihre Lesart dieses grundlegenden Wesenszugs des Menschen präsentieren. Eine Weltpremiere!