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The Art of Insubordination
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The Art of Insubordination

How to Dissent and Defy Effectively

Avery, 2022 more...


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10

Qualities

  • Bold
  • Concrete Examples
  • Inspiring

Recommendation

Insubordination paves the road to progress, says Todd Kashdan, a professor of psychology at George Mason University. Kashdan draws on a wealth of psychological research to show how and when to rebel against the status quo. He outlines tactics for overcoming biases, persuading others to consider unorthodox ideas, and finding and keeping allies. Moreover, he provides psychological armor for the battle. Vladimir Nabokov once said, “Curiosity is insubordination in its purest form.” With curiosity, peruse Kashdan’s offbeat book on nonconformity, and be inspired to become a maverick.

Take-Aways

  • Insubordination brings vitality, innovation, and improvement to society.
  • Not all rebellions are positive. Be principled in your insubordination.
  • The intrinsic drive to fit in makes nonconformity uncomfortable.

About the Author

Todd B. Kashdan is a professor of psychology at George Mason University, where he founded the Well-Being Lab.


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