Originals: How Non-Conformists Move The World
by Adam Grant
Buy on AmazonThe #1 New York Times bestseller that examines how people can champion new ideas-and how leaders can fight groupthink, from the author of Give and Take and co-author of Option B"Reading Originals made me feel like I was seated across from Adam Grant at a dinner party, as one of my favorite thinkers thrilled me with his insights and his wonderfully new take on the world."--Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers and The Tipping Point"Originals is one of the most important and captivating books I have ever read, full of surprising and powerful ideas. It will not only change the way you see the worl.
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"When I first read Originals, I couldn’t help but take notes. What I jotted down was essentially a to-do list for how I could be more creative and how I could imagine and communicate new ideas. Some of my favorite takeaways: Take more risks! Instead of brainstorming, try “brainwriting,” in which you come up with ideas on your own and then convene with friends, co-workers or classmates to share and evaluate. Procrastination can lead to originality (this one was my favorite!), and, if you need more time to be creative, take it, because extensions can be a good thing. (Maybe my editor should read this book …) In addition to being a guide for adults, the book is filled with interesting guidance for teachers and parents on how to cultivate originality and creativity in kids."
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