{"product_id":"intelligent-disobedience-isbn-9781626564275","title":"Intelligent Disobedience","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen It’s Smart to Say No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eNearly every week we read about a tragedy or scandal that could have been prevented if individuals had said no to ill-advised or illegitimate orders. In this timely book, Ira Chaleff explores when and how to disobey inappropriate orders, reduce unacceptable risk, and find better ways to achieve legitimate goals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The inspiration for the book, and its title, comes from the concept of intelligent disobedience used in guide dog training. Guide dogs must recognize and resist a command that would put their human and themselves at risk and identify safer options for achieving the goal. This is precisely what Chaleff helps humans do. Using both deeply disturbing and uplifting examples, as well as critical but largely forgotten research, he shows how to create a culture where, rather than “just following orders,” people hold themselves accountable to do the right thing, always.Preface: How I learned about Intelligent Disobedience\u003cbr\u003e Foreword by Phil Zimbardo, Creator of the Stanford Prison Experiment\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: Creating Cultures that do the Right Thing\u003cbr\u003e Chapter One:  The Pressure to Obey: What would You Do?\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Two: Obedience and Disobedience: When is Which Right?\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Three: Breaking the Habit – It Takes More Than You Think\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Four: Finding Your Voice – Saying “No” So You Are Heard\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Five: Understanding the True Risks of Saying “Yes”\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Six: The Dynamics of Authority and Obedience \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Seven: Changing the Dynamics\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Eight: The Crucial Lessons from Guide Dog Training\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Nine: The Price of Teaching Obedience Too Well  \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Ten: Teaching Intelligent Disobedience: Where Do the Lessons Begin?\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Eleven: Doing Right at Work: Saving Lives and Accomplishing Missions \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: Personal Accountability and Cultures That Honor Doing Right\u003cbr\u003e Appendix: The Courageous Follower: A Model for Creating Powerful Partnerships\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e About the Author“Reading this remarkable book has given me new hope for humanity.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—from the foreword by Philip G. Zimbardo, creator of the Stanford Prison Experiment and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lucifer Effect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Intelligent disobedience is a core competency. This book provides an overlooked and essential element of ethical decision making and right action.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—John A. Allison, retired Chairman and CEO, BB\u0026amp;T Corporation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e“All of us have the responsibility to stand up for doing the right thing. \u003ci\u003eIntelligent Disobedience\u003c\/i\u003e offers the tools for doing this.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Beatrice Edwards, Executive Director, Government Accountability Project\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e“\u003ci\u003eIntelligent Disobedience\u003c\/i\u003e provides practical advice for the workplace and has profound implications for preparing students for democratic citizenship.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Robert Bravo, Area Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District\u003c\/b\u003eIra Chaleff is the founder and president of Executive Coaching \u0026amp; Consulting Associates and chairman emeritus of the Congressional Management Foundation in Washington, DC. He is the founder of the Followership Learning Community of the International Leadership Association and has been named one of the 100 “Best Minds on Leadership” by Leadership Excellence magazine.","brand":"Berrett-Koehler Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300679405797,"sku":"NP9781626564275","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781626564275.jpg?v=1767730103","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/intelligent-disobedience-isbn-9781626564275","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}