Rebel Ideas

The Power of Diverse Thinking

By: Matthew Syed

Narrated by: Matthew Syed

Rebel Ideas will strengthen any kind of team, while including advice on how, as individuals, we can embrace the potential of an "outsider mind-set" as our greatest asset.

This program is read by the author.

Ideas are everywhere, but those with the greatest problem-solving, business-transforming, and life-changing potential are often hard to identify. Even when we recognize good ideas, applying them to everyday obstacles—whether in the workplace, our homes, or our civic institutions—can seem insurmountable. According to Matthew Syed, it doesn't have to be this way.

In Rebel Ideas, Syed argues that our brainpower as individuals isn't enough. To tackle problems from climate change to economic decline, we'll need to employ the power of "cognitive diversity." Drawing on psychology, genetics, and beyond, Syed uses real-world scenarios including the failings of the CIA before 9/11 and a communication disaster at the peak of Mount Everest to introduce us to the true power of thinking differently.

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books

eye opening!

loved the ways this book helped shape my views on problem solving and teamwork thats been obviously in front of me for years but put it in a very understandable format

The Science of Diversity

Thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed Syed’s book on the tremendous opportunities gained and to be gained if we have a more rigorous method to value “diversity”.

Breadth of the subject

Best book on the broad subject of diversity period. Syed does a masterful job of describing the value, importance and critical importance of diversity of all kinds leveraging real world examples, studies and data.

JP

in chapter three, i couldn't believe the author referenced Jordan Peterson's hierarchical nonsense. I was so engaged until that. why? you could have used other scientific literature.

great insight into diversity

great insight into the diversity conundrum where two political sides fight. the author disregards the fight and provides anecdotal proof along with scientific analysis. I believe all corporations and agencies should read