What Do No One Understands You and What to Do About It [Kindle Edition]
What Do No One Understands You and What to Do About It [Kindle Edition]
Review
“… a codebook for deciphering one of the grand riddles of
life: why don’t others see us as we see ourselves? A renowned
psychologist charts the path to making a better impression on others
while maintaining a sense of integrity.” — Adam Grant, as seen on LinkedIn
ADVANCE PRAISE for No One Understands You and What to Do About It:
Daniel H. Pink, author, To Sell Is Human and Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us—
“Think
you know how you come across? Think again. Using a brilliant
combination of stories and science, Heidi Grant Halvorson reveals the
gulf between how others perceive us and how we perceive ourselves. But
instead of leaving us to lament, she shows us how to contend with this
sometimes harsh reality. This is a smart, fascinating, and eminently
practical book.”
Carol S. Dweck, Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology, Stanford University—
“This
is a great book. It’s important, it’s riveting, and it’s extremely
useful. In fact, it’s essential for anyone who wants to thrive in their
social or business world.”
David Rock, Director and CEO, NeuroLeadership Institute—
“Heidi’s tone and smarts made this book impossible to put down.”
Scott Barry Kaufman, Scientific Director, Imagination Institute, Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania—
“Despite
your best intentions, your perceptions of people are a mirage,
contaminated by your past experiences, needs, and desires. This book
will help you see yourself and others accurately—perhaps for the first
time.”
Art Markman, Annabel Iron Worsham Centennial Professor of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin; author, Smart Thinking and Smart Change—
“Heidi
Grant Halvorson explores the fascinating research on personal
perception. Not only will this book help you to present yourself more
effectively, it will also allow you to see the people around you more
accurately.”
Peter Bregman, CEO, Bregman Partners; author, 18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done—
“There
are so many good reasons to read this book. It’s smart. It’s
insightful. It’s helpful. But the best reason might just be that it’s
fun. Heidi Grant Halvorson is a great writer—wise, knowledgeable, and
charming at the same time. I found myself laughing while I was
learning.”
Nilofer Merchant, author, 11 Rules for Creating Value in the Social Era—
“There is deep power in knowing how to have people see you as only you are.”
David Burkus, author, The Myths of Creativity—
“Being
an authentic leader means being perceived authentically. Halvorson
masterfully combines research and story to outline why we’re
misunderstood and how to be seen for who we really are.”
Adam Grant, Class of 1965 Chaired Professor of Management, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; New York Times bestselling author, Give and Take—
“This
is a code book for deciphering one of the great riddles of life: why
don’t others see us as we see ourselves? With fascinating facts and
memorable examples, renowned psychologist Heidi Grant Halvorson shows us
the path to making a better impression on others while maintaining a
sense of integrity.”
Robert I. Sutton, Professor of Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University; author, The No Asshole Rule—
“The
best book ever written on why it is so difficult for us humans to
communicate with others and what we can do about it. I was blown away by
the masterful weave of stories, rock-solid evidence, and, especially,
advice that I can use right now to get my message across without confusing or pissing off the other people in my life.”
What Do No One Understands You and What to Do About It [Kindle Edition]