The author offers a unique perspective on personal and professional growth. His simple framework asserts that \u201cChange happens. You grow. Then you win\u201d; he blends social science with storytelling to reinforce these theories and offers examples from the careers of leaders such as IBM CEO Ginni Rometty and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Tasler observes that people who\u2019ve reached a certain level of success find themselves at a crossroads: They either cling too closely to their survival instincts and avoid change, or they embrace a growth mindset and evolve. He explains how one can leverage the \u201cspring fever effect,\u201d in which the anticipation of a win triggers a greater dopamine release than the win itself, and explores the \u201cpower of a nudge,\u201d such as a mentor\u2019s encouragement, to push one toward new opportunities. The book urges readers to shift from \u201cfragile optimism\u201d (a belief in one specific positive outcome) to \u201cagile optimism\u201d (a belief that one will gain insights leading to any number of desirable outcomes). It also intriguingly questions the role of resilience, noting that \u201cbouncing back to our original form isn\u2019t the optimal response to change.\u201d His \u201cpush-and-love approach\u201d encourages leaders to challenge their team members while also reassuring them that they\u2019re capable of more. Similarly, in times of change, rather than infuse subordinates with fear (via \u201cjump-or-fry ultimatums\u201d), leaders can inspire creativity through \u201cdream-and-fly suggestions.\u201d Some readers may find the \u201cChange\u2192Grow\u2192Win\u201d scenario to be overly optimistic, as it assumes people immediately have enough agency to instigate change and will ultimately come out on top. Still, throughout this book, Tasler offers creative conceptualizations of self-improvement, such as contrasting \u201cchameleon resilience\u201d (a survival instinct in which someone returns to the status quo after change) versus transformative \u201ccaterpillar resilience.\u201d Overall, his advice is simple and practical, and he offers several insightful exercises, such as considering one\u2019s current situation from a future perspective or writing about oneself in the third person to alter common self-perceptions. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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