{"product_id":"the-two-but-rule-turn-negative-thinking-into-positive-solutions-hardcover","title":"The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Wolpert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRevitalize your team's creativity and overcome negativity with this inspiring guide to building unstoppable momentum for your transformative ideas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn today's high-stakes world of R\u0026amp;D and innovation, the difference between a groundbreaking idea and a stagnant project often rests on your team's approach to criticism and opposition. John Wolpert, a seasoned tech innovator, brings you \u003ci\u003eThe Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions\u003c\/i\u003e, a revolutionary guide to turning skepticism into a powerful catalyst for innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Two But Rule\u003c\/i\u003e veteran tech innovator John Wolpert delivers an exciting, hands-on guide to using the principles of Momentum Thinking to get you--and your organization--unstuck. You'll learn how to build unstoppable velocity for your big idea, product, or strategy as you blast through the endless objections and counterarguments that bedevil every innovator and changemaker. Momentum Thinking offers a lifeline for leaders whose teams are trapped in counterproductive criticism cycles, offering a refreshing, easy-to-understand, and engaging alternative to the toxic positivity that plagues so many organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll discover how to address criticisms like \"But that's too expensive\" or \"But that won't work\" and use them to refine your idea and polish it into a gem worthy of attention and implementation. In the book, you'll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInnovative Problem-Solving Strategies: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to convert team criticism into innovative solutions and opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTips for Countering Toxic Positivity: \u003c\/b\u003e Navigate beyond blind optimism to embrace diverse perspectives, enhancing problem-solving.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngaging and Practical Advice: \u003c\/b\u003e Implement the intoxicatingly fun \"Two But Rule\" for immediate positive impact on your team dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWays to Encourage Innovation at Any Level: \u003c\/b\u003e Foster a culture of positive contribution and creative momentum whether you're managing a small team or leading a large organization.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Designed for managers seeking to enhance their team's creative processes, executives navigating complex challenges, or any team member striving to contribute positively without being sidelined, \u003ci\u003eThe Two But Rule\u003c\/i\u003e will fundamentally change your approach to teamwork and innovation, transform your team's dynamics, and pave the way for breakthrough success in your organization.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions\u003c\/i\u003e, is a groundbreaking book that will revolutionize the way teams approach problem solving and innovation in today's complex world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt will also make you laugh hard enough to shoot milk out your nose\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a blend of humor and stories from the realms of technology, entrepreneurship, and history, \u003ci\u003eThe Two But Rule's\u003c\/i\u003e approach to Momentum Thinking will help you embrace contrary viewpoints, break through avoidance patterns, and overcome inertia in everything, from changing careers and starting a business to tackling the biggest challenges facing humanity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo do that, veteran tech executive John Wolpert is here to reacquaint you with your biggest asset for innovation, one that has been lost in a world stuck between the extremes of obstinate negativity and toxic positivity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is this crucial for you? Because the world isn't getting less complex or uncertain. You're going to need a way to find clarity amid chaos, see opportunities where others see dead ends, and make connections in a world that seems more divided than ever. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Two But Rule\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone facing tough choices and challenging relationships in their personal and professional lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a way out of endless circular arguments, and it's an indispensable resource for those who intend to build things that work and solve problems--without piling a dozen more on top. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're a leader, innovator, scientist or student...in government, academia, high tech, or nonprofits...running an enterprise, a startup or a local coffee shop...this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for THE TWO BUT RULE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In a world of boring business books, \u003ci\u003eThe Two But Rule\u003c\/i\u003e is a surprising page-turner that delivers a refreshing way to embrace contrary viewpoints and break the cycle of inertia that plagues our national discourse. It's an approach that both journalists and decision-makers alike might use to better explore problems and solve them.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-- Jack Speer, \u003c\/b\u003e NPR News Anchor \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Two But Rule\u003c\/i\u003e is based on an idea that I reacted to by thinking, 'But this is ridiculous.' Then, once I started reading it, I couldn't stop because, well, I kept finding myself thinking, 'But he does such a good job of convincing me that he's right.' BOOM! John Wolpert snagged me with that magical second \u003ci\u003ebut\u003c\/i\u003e. I am a huge fan of this book--it's useful, timeless, and just plain fun to read.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-- Robert I. Sutton, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe No Asshole Rule\u003c\/i\u003e and (with Huggy Rao) \u003ci\u003eThe Friction Project\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"No buts about it--\u003ci\u003eThe Two But Rule\u003c\/i\u003e brings the art of critical thinking into the 21st century. Not only will you have fun reading this, you really will improve your problem-solving skills.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-- Geoffrey Moore, \u003c\/b\u003e Author, Speaker, Advisor \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Wolpert creates a memorable way to embrace Momentum Thinking in your innovation process. This technique opens up new possibilities for organizations of all sizes, harnessing the energy of critics and nay-sayers to catapult teams in new and better directions.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-- Henry Chesbrough, \u003c\/b\u003e Professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, and author of \u003ci\u003eOpen Innovation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHN WOLPERT\u003c\/b\u003e has founded companies, R\u0026amp;D consortia, and open source organizations in his decades-long career, from the early days of the Web to the rise of artificial intelligence. John has served as a CEO, a product executive, and a writer featured in \u003ci\u003eHarvard Business Review, Forbes\u003c\/i\u003e, and the popular newsletter and podcast, 2Buts.com. But the title that describes him best is \u003ci\u003eSeeker of Awesomeness\u003c\/i\u003e. It's a role that taught him not to ignore obstacles or hide from problems but to embrace them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.7 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460672012466,"sku":"9781394221080","price":30.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/ox8oOEL-pi9781394221080.webp?v=1782904589","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-two-but-rule-turn-negative-thinking-into-positive-solutions-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}