Todd B. Kashdan, Ph.D., is professor of psychology at George Mason University, and a leading authority on well-being, curiosity, courage, and resilience. He has published more than 220 scientific articles, his work has been cited more than 40,000 times, and he received the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology. His books Curious? and The Upside of Your Dark Side have been translated into more than fifteen languages. His writing has appeared in the Harvard Business Review, National Geographic, and other publications, and his research is featured regularly in media outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Time. He's a twin with twin daughters (plus one more), with plans to rapidly populate the world with great conversationalists.
Winner of the Excessively Prestigious Book Award
Behavioral Scientist Best Summer Book Reads
Next Big Idea Club "Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2022"
“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 Better
"Why 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 Box
“Although 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-Suasion
"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.”
—Susan David, PhD, author of the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller
Emotional Agility
"If 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."
—Kirkus Reviews
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