Type R: Transformative Resilience for Thriving in a Turbulent World - Hardcover

Marston, Ama; Marston, Stephanie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1610398068 ISBN 13: 9781610398060

Publisher: PublicAffairs, 2018

Synopsis

Forget Type As and Bs. The future lies with Type Rs-- the individuals, leaders, businesses, families and communities that turn challenges into opportunity in times of upheaval, crisis and change.

In this thought provoking book Ama Marston, an internationally recognized strategist and thought leader on Transformative Resilience and purpose-driven leadership and business teams up with her mother, psychotherapist, stress and work-life expert, and corporate consultant Stephanie Marston. Together they explore the process of Transformative Resilience. And, they look at the mindset, skills and strategies of Type Rs who are finding ways to turn some of the most challenging of circumstances into opportunity-- growing from the experience and springing forward rather than bouncing back-- and ultimately making a contribution to the world.

Their research spans the personal and professional, the local and the global, combining each of their unique professional insights while reaching across psychology, neuroscience, the natural sciences, business and politics, among other disciplines. And they share inspiring stories that highlight the complexity of the times we live in -- unprecedented world events, environmental crises and businesses facing increasing global competition as well the individual and collective triumphs of Type Rs coping with these as well as the stress of daily life, unstable careers, and the challenges and disruptions that will inevitably rattle our lives at some point.

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Review:

"The authors offer an informative and inspiring book on some remarkably positive responses to misfortune and change...engaging, useful."--Kirkus Reviews

"A thought-provoking stance on uncertainty and resilience...This insightful road map to living in a world of uncertainty will leave readers hoping they too can be type Rs."--Publishers Weekly

"Type R makes an impressive step towards reimagining how we live, work, and lead, going beyond past thinking to draw on research and a brave new vision for the future to help guide us to success in our complex world."--Mary Robinson, President of the Mary Robinson Foundation-Climate Justice, and Former President of Ireland

"Transformational change demands constancy of purpose. Constancy of purpose demands transformative resilience. The authors thoughtfully advance this concept in a fashion that can be helpful to any leader who is trying to help their organization thrive in the face of adversity. A worthy read."--Doug Conant, CEO, Conant Leadership, Former CEO of Campbell Soup, Former CEO of Nabisco Foods

"In a world of rapid change and unavoidable uncertainty, Type R offers a positive path to growth. The stories and insights collected here have informed my own life and the lessons I strive to teach my children. May they find a much wider audience!"--Anne-Marie Slaughter, President and CEO, New America

Book Description:

A psychologist and business consultant team up to provide a way for people to navigate the unprecedented levels of disruption in today's world, and use it as a catalyst for growth.

About this edition

• Publisher: PublicAffairs
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1610398068
• ISBN 13: 9781610398060
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272