Change to Strange
- 218 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Dan Cable explores the intricate connections between employee engagement, organizational culture, and leadership, focusing on how these elements shape individual behavior within companies. His work is dedicated to uncovering unique strengths and identifying the moments when people achieve their greatest impact on those around them. He investigates how authentic leadership and a supportive culture can inspire individuals to reach their full potential and foster workplaces where people experience genuine fulfillment. His research, featured in leading academic journals and prominent media outlets, highlights his significant contributions to management and organizational behavior.



"A THREE-STEP PROCESS TO ACCESS AND ACTIVATE YOUR FULL POTENTIAL In Exceptional, London Business School professor and expert social scientist Daniel M. Cable reveals how building your own personal highlight reel-a collection of positive memories about you from your network-is key to accessing your potential. Cable has worked with tens of thousands of people to create their highlight reels and make the most of their gifts. Using the latest science and proven research behind best-self activation, his three-step process will help you improve your life by: FOCUSING ON WHAT YOU DO BEST CRAFTING A LIFE AROUND YOUR STRENGTHS INCREASING YOUR CONFIDENCE & RESILIENCE The three-step process ultimately reveals how living up to your full potential can improve the relationships you value most and transform your mindset to one of possibility. Every one of us has a version of ourselves that is uniquely outstanding. It's a version of ourselves that already exists- all we have to do is access it"--
Social psychologist Dan Cable argues that the reason for workforce unhappiness is biological: organizations, in an effort to routinize work and establish clear-cut performance metrics, are suppressing what neuroscientists call our Seeking Systems, the part of our brain that craves exploration and learning. Filled with real-life examples from the author's own research and consulting, Alive at Work equips managers--and anyone looking to find more joy in their nine-to-five existence--with the guidance to maximize the curiosity and passion that lives within themselves and others