Reset

Reset

How to change what’s not working

Summary

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Made to Stick, Switch, and The Power of Moments comes a revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working - in organizations and companies, and even in our daily lives - by identifying leverage points and concentrating resources to achieve our goals.

Changing how we work can feel overwhelming. Like trying to budge an enormous boulder. We’re stifled by the gravity of the way we’ve always done things. And we spend so much time fighting fires - and fighting colleagues - that we lack the energy to shift direction.

But with the right strategy, we can move the boulder. In Reset, Heath offers a framework for getting unstuck and making the changes that matter. The secret is to find leverage points: places where a little bit of effort can yield a disproportionate return. Then, we can thoughtfully rearrange our resources to push on those points.

Heath weaves together fascinating examples, ranging from a freakishly effective fast-food drive-thru to a simple trick from couples therapy to an inspirational campaign that saved the lives of a million cats.

In Reset, you’ll learn:
-Why the feeling of progress can be your secret weapon in accelerating change
-How leaders can uncover and stop wasteful activities
-Why your team’s motivation is often squandered—and how to avoid that mistake
-How you can jump-start your change efforts by beginning with a burst


The book also investigates mysteries: Why the middle is the roughest part of a change effort. Why inefficiency can sometimes accelerate progress. Why getting “buy-in” is the wrong way to think about change.

What if we could unlock forward movement - achieving progress on what matters most - without the need for more resources? The same people, the same assets…but dramatically better results.

Yesterday, we were stuck. Today, we reset.

Reviews

  • 'Bursting with practical insights and memorable stories on every page' Eric Ries on The Power of Moments

    'Informs, engages and above all entertains' Charles Duhigg on Upstream

    'Beautifully written, brilliantly researched' Angela Duckworth on The Power of Moments

    'Packed with vivid stories and practical examples' Daniel H. Pink on Upstream
    Praise for Dan Heath

About the author

Dan Heath

Dan Heath is the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author/author of six books, including Made to Stick, Switch, and The Power of Moments. His books have sold over four million copies worldwide and been translated into thirty-five languages. Dan also hosts the award-winning podcast What It’s Like To Be…, which explores what it’s like to walk in the shoes of people from different professions (a mystery novelist, a cattle rancher, a forensic accountant, and more). He lives in Durham, North Carolina.
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