Wired To Resist
Wired to Resist: The Brain Science of Why Change Fails and a New Model for Driving Success
Discover how to harness the power of your brain and thrive through any change. Every year failed change costs billions of dollars. We are biologically wired to resist change: it’s the key to our survival and the obstacle that often gets in the way of us fulfilling our potential. Wired to Resist provides a new understanding of our biology and why change fails, despite our best plans. In this fully revised and expanded second edition, Dr. Andreatta synthesizes the latest research into a model for change that harnesses the power of neuroscience and shows you how to thrive and lead through all kinds of change.
“Illustrated by real-life examples and evidence from renowned scholars and practitioners, Wired to Resist provides novel insights into why efforts to change often failand—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
“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 scientifically proven 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, DeskYogi
“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 in my role as an organizational leader, mentor, and collaborative peer.” ~ Forest Key, VP of Global Partnership, 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 methods 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 Partner, Splunk
