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Mindstuck
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Mindstuck

Mastering the Art of Changing Minds

Amplify, 2023 more...


Editorial Rating

9

Qualities

  • Eye Opening
  • Well Structured
  • Engaging

Recommendation

Changing minds isn’t easy — even when it’s your own. According to change strategist Michael McQueen, that’s because every human possesses two minds — the “Inquiring Mind ” and the “Instinctive Mind.” The latter one is less rational and tends to run the show. Drawing on insights from a variety of disciplines, McQueen unpacks core factors that shape people’s beliefs. He offers practical tools you can use to sharpen your powers of persuasion, and help “mindstuck” colleagues, friends, and family members embrace new points of view and push back against the modern trend of hyper-polarization.

Take-Aways

  • People get “mindstuck” when their thinking becomes rigid due to mental inflexibility or overwhelm.
  • The human brain has two modes of thinking: slow and logical, and fast and instinctive.
  • Identity and ideology are the two drivers of the Instinctive Mind.

About the Author

Michael McQueen is a change strategist, an award-winning speaker and the author of 10 books, including The New Rules of Engagement, Winning the Battle for Relevance, and How to Prepare for What’s Next.


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