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Why some ideas take hold and others come unstuck

Made to Stick

How to change things when change is hard

Switch

How to Make Better Decisions

Decisive

Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact

The Power of Moments

How to solve problems before they happen

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One of my favourite behavioural science communicators explores how to fix what’s broken. It’s the long-awaited sequel to Switch.

It seems impossible to believe—that using the same staff in the same space with the same goal can lead to a transformed workplace (and by extension, a transformed job). But Heath offers a step-by-step process and compelling examples of resetting that the most frustrated manager or beaten down desk jockey will find useful in improving their department or career... It’s for anyone struggling to change the way they work.

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Heath’s clear writing will appeal to business readers, but there’s enough research to give the book some academic heft as well. Its focus on making business changes that can have a lasting impact on employees separates the book from other titles about organizational change.

PRAISE FOR DAN HEATH: 
 
'Bursting with practical insights and memorable stories on every page' Eric Ries on The Power of Moments 
 
'Informs, engages and above all entertains' Charles Duhigg on Upstream 
 
'Beautifully written, brilliantly researched' Angela Duckworth on The Power of Moments 
 
'Packed with vivid stories and practical examples' Daniel H. Pink on Upstream

How to change what’s not working

All of us hit a wall sometimes, in our life and in our jobs. What is getting in the way of your ability to make progress and do good work? 
 
We’re accustomed to thinking that we can only pivot in response to an emergency or an existential threat. This book is about how you make quick progress on an important goal without waiting for the crisis to hit first. 
 
The payoff is simple but powerful: the relief of shaking off bad habits and outdated practices. The pleasure of experiencing movement where stasis had prevailed. The sudden snap of agency that comes from reminding yourself: I’m capable of changing this situation. 
 
Yesterday, we were stuck. Tomorrow, we spring ahead.

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All of us hit a wall sometimes, in our life and in our jobs. What is getting in the way of your ability to make progress and do good work? 
 
We’re accustomed to thinking that we can only pivot in response to an emergency or an existential threat. This book is about how you make quick progress on an important goal without waiting for the crisis to hit first. 
 
The payoff is simple but powerful: the relief of shaking off bad habits and outdated practices. The pleasure of experiencing movement where stasis had prevailed. The sudden snap of agency that comes from reminding yourself: I’m capable of changing this situation. 
 
Yesterday, we were stuck. Tomorrow, we spring ahead. 
 
© Dan Heath 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Dan Heath is the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author/author of six books, including Made to Stick, Switch, and The Power of Moments. His books have sold over four million copies worldwide and been translated into thirty-five languages. Dan also hosts the award-winning podcast What It’s Like To Be…, which explores what it’s like to walk in the shoes of people from different professions (a mystery novelist, a cattle rancher, a forensic accountant, and more). He lives in Durham, North Carolina.

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One of my favourite behavioural science communicators explores how to fix what’s broken. It’s the long-awaited sequel to Switch.

Heath’s clear writing will appeal to business readers, but there’s enough research to give the book some academic heft as well. Its focus on making business changes that can have a lasting impact on employees separates the book from other titles about organizational change.

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