Description:
Failed change costs billions. Wired to Resist provides a new understanding of why change fails, despite our best plans. In this 2nd edition, you'll learn how to harness the power of neuroscience to thrive and lead through all kinds of change.
Brief description: Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally recognized thought leader who uses her background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education to create science-based solutions for today's workplace challenges. Britt is the CEO of Brain Aware Training and former CLO for Lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning). She has over 10 million views worldwide of her online courses and is the author of several best-selling books on the brain science of success including Wired to Grow, Wired to Resist, Wired to Connect, and Wired to Become. She recently won the 2024 Thought Leader of the Year by the Association for Talent Development. She is frequently named a "Top 10 Influencer" and regularly consults with organizations on leadership development and learning strategy.
Review Quotes:
"Illustrated by real-life examples and evidence from renowned scholars and practitioners, Wired to Resist provides novel insights into why efforts to change often fail and-more importantly-how they can succeed. This new edition includes issues like AI, the changing workforce, and provides updated strategies for today's leaders."
Barry Posner, PhD, New York Times best-selling author of The Leadership Challenge and Chair of Management & Entrepreneurship at the Leavey School of Business
"Making a simple change in our behavior can be the difference between success and failure, but so often we quickly go to our default position and don't know why. Dr. Andreatta unlocks the puzzle and guides us with proven scientific steps to help us shift to positive outcomes. In this updated edition, the personal stories from diverse backgrounds helped me feel less alone in my struggles with change, giving me the confidence to embrace whatever changes lie ahead."
Jacqui Burge, Founder and CEO, Desk Yogi
"After reading Wired to Resist, I brought Dr. Andreatta in to help us launch an important change initiative. Her research created the "aha! moments" our executive team needed, and we deployed the strategies to great results. I continue to use her work weekly, if not daily, in my role as an organizational leader, mentor, and collaborative peer."
Forest Key, VP of Global Partnerships, Code.org
"A must-read for business leaders and HR professionals. In this constantly changing world, it's critical to find leadership strategies that realistically address the human side of change. Dr. Andreatta offers a science-based look at the nature of resistance with proven strategies for overcoming it. The best practices for mergers and acquisitions are especially insightful. I couldn't put it down."
Erin Earle, VP of Global HR People Partners, Splunk