Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-264) and index.
Contents
Preface : is this book for you? -- Part I : in praise of insubordination. The critical importance of cartwheeling in the library ; The strange things we do to be liked : how we're wired to fit in ; Renegades rock : why principled rebellion matters so much -- Part II : the non-conformist's cookbook. Talk persuasively : how to win over an audience of skeptical conformists ; Attract people who've got your back : how to off-load some of the pressure while defying the status quo ; Build mental fortitude : how to handle the negative emotions and pangs of rejection when rebelling ; Win responsibly : how to prevent moral hypocrisy if and when you become the new majority -- Part III : harnessing disobedience. Engage the outrageous : how to overcome barriers that prevent us from heeding unconventional ideas ; Extract wisdom from "weirdos" : how to cultivate rebel-friendly cultures in group settings ; Raising insubordinate kids : evidence-based strategies for training the next generation of heroes in waiting -- Epilogue : whipping up your next rebellion masterpiece : how to get started with the non-conformist's cookbook.
Summary
"A research-based toolbox for anyone who wants to create a world with more justice, creativity, and innovation"-- Provided by publisher.