Wired to Resist: The Brain Science of Why Change Fails and a New Model for Driving Success

ISBN: 0997354739

Author: Andreatta, Britt

Condition: Used

Illustrated by real-life examples and evidence from renowned scholars and practitioners, Wired to Resist provides novel insights into understanding why efforts to change often fail and-more importantly-how they can succeed. Barry Posner, PhD, New York Times best-selling author of The Leadership ChallengeA must-read for business leaders and HR professionals. In this constantly changing world, its critical to find leadership strategies that realistically address the human side of change. Dr. Andreatta offers a fresh look at the nature of resistance with a clear path to overcoming it. I couldnt put it down. Erin Earle, VP, HRBP for Engineering, LinkedInIve read many books on leading organizational change and I appreciate how Dr. Andreatta gives me insight into the whys behind the hows. Wired to Resist arrived just as I was launching a new change initiative in my organization-and it immediately showed me several things I needed to address to increase our chance of success. Kevin Goldsmith, Chief Technology Officer, AvvoMaking a simple change in our behavior can be the difference between success and failure, but so often we quickly go to our default position and dont know why. Dr. Andreatta unlocks the puzzle and guides us with proven scientific steps to help us shift to positive outcomes every time we tackle a new goal. Jacqui Burge, Founder, Desk YogiEvery year failed change costs billions of dollars. We are biologically wired to resist change: its the key to our survival and the obstacle that often gets in the way of us fulfilling our potential. Wired to Resist provides a new understanding of our biology and why change fails, despite our best plans. Dr. Andreatta synthesizes the latest research into a new model for change that harnesses the power of neuroscience and shows you how to thrive and lead through all kinds of change.Drawing on her unique background in leadership, psychology, education, and the human sciences, Dr. Britt Andreatta has over 25 years of experience consulting with individuals, businesses, government agencies, universities, and nonprofit organizations. She creates powerful solutions to todays personal, organizational, and global workplace challenges.