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How to Change Things When Change Is Hard
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Nov 27, 2022dgiard rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
If we want to make or inspire consistent, long-term change, we need to change habits. "Switch" by brothers Chip and Dan Heath provides some tools to build and reinforce habits - in ourselves and in others. The Heaths identify three…
Feb 05, 2021fruitotak rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I liked this book for all of the illustrative stories. I also tried my hand at the scenarios. I matched some of the points. The metaphore is a good one - you can read the book to find out about it. The information from the book is…
Nov 16, 2020yvettedun rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Very interesting and very scientific. Lots of research on display.
May 19, 2019Penguinreader101 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Very technical, logical and organized technique to break down the ambiguous term "change" to actually create change
Aug 05, 2017ladydrummer rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Helpful, with practical advice.
Jun 01, 2017jasonamcbride rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great book on understanding the dynamics of change and what is need to make change last!
Aug 07, 2015AleneRasmussen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great book! It uses a simple, very visual analogy to describe the factors essential to creating change. Lots of stories and examples from a variety of settings (business, family, personal, social) make it an entertaining read while at the…
Mar 26, 2015queequegs rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Although I have enjoyed all the Heath Brother books, this is my favorite. So full of great, practical, but uniquely helpful and positive advice on planning and leading change and solving big problems.
Jan 21, 20151aa rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Simply written; has numerous anecdotes that illustrate the points being made; a very well structured book.
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Jul 19, 2014ksoles rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Why does change come so slowly and with such difficulty? Why do people struggle to lose weight even when armed with knowledge of how to do so? Why do most "problem kids" end up dropping out of school instead of benefiting from teacher…
Jun 07, 2014JCLChrisK rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I find the human creature a fascinating one to study, and when I take a break from children's and teen books I often seem to be drawn to titles reporting some of the latest research on human natures at the intersection of psychology,…
Mar 10, 2011lilwordworm rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Nothing new folks. Balance your logical side with your emotional side to achieve optimal happiness. I can write that on a fortune cookie slip and save myself 250 pages.
Dec 08, 2010
Who doesn’t want to know how to make a successful change? Chip Heath and Dan Heath have hit on a universal quest in their latest book. We all want, or need, to change from time to time. Sometimes it’s minor tweaking. For others, it…
Nov 26, 2010kjanowski rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
excellent summary of research (by others) about behavior change and social change and organizational change. includes lots of examples and memorable metaphors and tips for how to effect change. highly recommended.
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Sep 16, 2010
Imagine an alarm clock that goes off in the morning and it's designed to roll off your bedside table and roll around with the annoying alarm ringing. You get up and chase it. Think it's weird? Apparently it sells quite well and it got…
Mar 15, 2010
4/4 35 amazon.com