Book description
An insightful and inspiring book on using "both/and" thinking to make more creative, flexible, and impactful decisions in a world of competing demands.
Life is full of paradoxes. How can we each express our individuality while also being a team player? How do we balance work and life? How can…
Why read it?
1 author picked Both/And Thinking as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I read a lot of books for my podcast (nearly one a week), and Both/And Thinking was the perfect mix of brainy insight and business acumen.
In its pages, the reader learns about how the brain really works and that we are wired to see binary solutions to the problems we face when, in reality, there are often many possible answers.
It teaches you to embrace everyday paradoxes and step out of the “either/or” to the “both/and.” This book has great stories, case studies, and scientific research that keep you reading and learning.
I recommend it constantly, and that makes…
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