About the Book
1 on Porchlight's BestsellingBusiness Books of 2019
One of Inc Top 10 Most Inspiring Books of 2018
One of Forbes Top 10 Creative Leadership Books from 2018
"Great stories, great science, and great practical advice about how, when,and why to break the rules."
— Angela Duckworth, New YorkTimes bestselling author of Grit
"In this groundbreaking book,Francesca Gino shows us how to spark creativity, excel at work, and becomehappier: By learning to rebel."
— CharlesDuhigg, New York Times bestselling author of The Powerof Habit and Smarter Faster Better
Do youwant to follow a script—or write your own story?
Award-winningHarvard Business School professor Francesca Gino shows us why the mostsuccessful among us break the rules, and how rebellion brings joy and meaninginto our lives.
Rebelshave a bad reputation. We think of them as troublemakers, outcasts,contrarians: those colleagues, friends, and family members who complicateseemingly straightforward decisions, create chaos, and disagree when everyoneelse is in agreement. But in truth, rebels are also those among us who changethe world for the better with their unconventional outlooks. Instead ofclinging to what is safe and familiar, rebels defy the status quo. They aremasters of innovation and reinvention, and they have a lot to teach us.
Gino hasspent more than a decade studying rebels at organizations around the world,from high-end boutiques in Italy's fashion capital, to the world's bestrestaurant, to a thriving fast-food chain, to an award-winning computeranimation studio. In her work, she has identified leaders and employees whopersonify "rebel talent," and whose examples we can all learn to embrace.
Ginoargues that the future belongs to the rebel—and that there's a rebel in each ofus. We live in turbulent times. In this cutthroat environment, cultivatingrebel talent is what allows businesses to evolve and to prosper. And rebellionhas an added benefit beyond the workplace: it leads to a more vital, engaged,and fulfilling life.
Whetheryou want to inspire others to action, grow a business, or build more meaningfulrelationships, Rebel Talent will show you how to succeed—by breaking all therules.