{"product_id":"undisruptable-isbn-9781119770480","title":"Undisruptable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand the barriers to change and cultivate a reinvention mindset that will make you impervious to disruption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn our world of incessant change, we are all threatened by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity—at the individual and organizational levels. \u003ci\u003eUndisruptable\u003c\/i\u003e will give you a new lens through which to consider change as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. You'll be inspired to consider the big questions of today: What does the future hold? What does the exponential growth of technology mean for the world of work? What does a changing job market mean for future generations? What do waves of disruption mean for business leaders? Society is evolving at breakneck speed. What does this mean for all of us? Read \u003ci\u003eUndisruptable\u003c\/i\u003e to bridge the chaos and build the resilience you need to move forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile we cannot see into the future, there are repeatable patterns that we can understand. \u003ci\u003eUndisruptable\u003c\/i\u003e demystifies the principles of change through a blend of analogies, innovation frameworks and exemplars of change such as Fujifilm and Arnold Schwarzenegger.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first step to becoming undisputable is to realize that evolution is a natural part of life, and nature provides many examples. \u003ci\u003eUndisruptable\u003c\/i\u003e will help you to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the principles of change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvercome the barriers to change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSee change as an opportunity and not an obstacle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilize simple frameworks and examples to guide you on your transformation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy the end of this book, you will have the essential tools and techniques to foster a reinvention mindset that will help you and your organization to become Undisruptable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is part of a 3-part series. Part 2 looks at the biases and mental obstacles that prevent change. Part 3 examines the best ways to communicate change within an organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword by \u003ci\u003eDee Hock\u003c\/i\u003e, founder and CEO Emeritus of VISA ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Why You Should Read This Book xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Permanent Reinvention Framework 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Resistance to Reinvention 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Kintsugi Thinking 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 S Curves: A Framework for Permanent Reinvention 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Ouroboros: Infinity Curve 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Recalibrating Time 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Permanent Reinvention Lenses 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Wasp Trap: Personal Vision 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 All Roads Lead to Rome: Organisational Vision 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Managing Contrasts 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Crab Curves 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Here Be Dragons 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Undisruptable in Action 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 The Immortal Jellyfish: Fujifilm 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Defeated by Victory: Nokia 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Di‘S’ney Curves 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 I’ll be Back (Again and Again): ‘S’chwarzenegger Curves 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Cochrane Curves – Overcoming Crises and Fear 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 The Coconut Trap 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAidan McCullen\u003c\/b\u003e is a transformation consultant and Adjunct Professor at Trinity College Dublin where he runs a module called Emerging Trends and Technologies. He is Host and Founder of the Global Innovation Show. McCullen exemplifies the permanent reinvention mindset, reinventing himself after an international career in professional rugby, then becoming one of the top innovators in digital media in the world, before reinventing once again as a consultant in innovation and organisational transformation. He is also a business advisor and board director on disruption and emerging business models. More about Aidan: \u003cb\u003ewww.theinnovationshow.io\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOur world of incessant and unrelenting change is increasingly defined by the concept of disruption. Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) describe the environment in which businesses find themselves. The individuals who work in these businesses face similar challenges with the exponential growth rate of artificial intelligence and a raft of other technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eUndisruptable\u003c\/i\u003e, former professional athlete and transformation consultant Aidan McCullen brings business leaders and individuals alike on a conceptual journey to bring order to the chaos. By identifying repetitive patterns that can be anticipated and harnessed, the author shows how to develop the mental agility we need to move forward. You'll discover how and why change, including organisational change, is a natural and positive part of life. You'll learn to reframe resistance and fear as milestones rather than millstones. You'll realise that we cannot predict the future, but we can identify repeatable patterns of change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUndisruptable\u003c\/i\u003e demystifies the principles of change through a blend of analogies, innovation frameworks and exemplars of permanent reinvention such as Fujifilm, Amazon and Arnold Schwarzenegger. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of this book, you will have a fresh set of lenses through which to perceive disruption and you will welcome change with the permanent reinvention mindset. This mindset will help you and your organisation to become Undisruptable.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to embrace change with a new and productive outlook with this cutting-edge resource on personal and organisational transformation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange is a necessary and inevitable part of our personal and professional lives. But many of us—and many of the companies in which we work—struggle to come to grips with that reality. All too often, attempts at organisational change are haphazard and piecemeal, and fail to consider the fundamental reshaping of the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUndisruptable\u003c\/i\u003e delivers an insightful and concise treatment of how to organise one's self and mindset to take advantage of the opportunities that drastic and rapid change offers. Providing simple frameworks and perceptive analysis of the repeated patterns that underlie many of the seemingly unrelated changes taking place over the last decade, author Aidan McCullen demystifies the principles of change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll learn to understand the drivers of change and how to overcome the barriers to adaptation. You'll discover how to see change as an opportunity, rather than an obstacle. Finally, you'll get the techniques and frameworks necessary to help you and your organisation thrive in a time of unprecedented evolution and change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal for business leaders, managers and executives, \u003ci\u003eUndisruptable\u003c\/i\u003e is also an invaluable resource for company founders, as well as casual readers who seek to make major or minor changes in their own personal or professional lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A masterpiece! Aidan McCullen's been through the gristmill of change, and come through with great wisdom and guidance for all of us. This is a book to treasure and reread.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eBarbara Oakley\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eA Mind for Numbers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLearning How to Learn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As the poet Paul Valery said, 'the future is not what is used to be'. Organizations across the board must come to grips with permanent reinvention as their needed way of being. Aidan McCullen's gifted storytelling will inspire you and get you on your way to permanent reinvention.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMark Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e, co-founder Innosight and author of \u003ci\u003eLead from the Future\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eUndisruptable\u003c\/i\u003e is so much fun to read, and incredibly important for people who work in strategy, innovation and the management of change (which we all do now!).\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eCharles Conn\u003c\/b\u003e, Patagonia Board Member and author of \u003ci\u003eBulletproof Problem Solving\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eUNDISRUPTABLE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Aidan McCullen has lived a fascinating life of major change. In his book, 'Undisruptable'; he brings us a method for making sense of the external world, and an accessible and visual approach to letting go of the past, and welcoming the future with a mindset of permanent reinvention. It is a timely, thoughtful book, well worth reading.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDee Hock\u003c\/b\u003e, founder and CEO Emeritus of VISA and author of \u003ci\u003eOne from Many: VISA and the Rise of Chaordic Organization\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As the poet Paul Valery said, 'the future is not what is used to be'. Organizations across the board must come to grips with permanent reinvention as their needed way of being. Aidan McCullen's gifted storytelling will inspire you and get you on your way to permanent reinvention.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMark Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e, co-founder Innosight and author \u003ci\u003eLead from the Future\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book teaches the mindset—the lens of clarity—that we all must develop in order to be undisruptable in a future of chilling disruption.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eBob Johansen\u003c\/b\u003e author \u003ci\u003eFull-Spectrum Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e, Distinguished Fellow, Institute for the Future\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The snake may slough off its tail, but there's nothing to be sloughed off with this book. Former professional rugby player Aidan McCullen knows how not to be defeated by victory. He knows how to disrupt himself. He knows what it means to be Undisruptable.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eWhitney Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eDisrupt Yourself\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Aidan McCullen shows us how to embrace a mindset of permanent reinvention. By reading this book, you will learn how to shed outdated assumptions and mental models before it's too late. Moreover, you will learn how to remain perpetually curious no matter your past success. McCullen encourages us to embrace a constructive form of restlessness that can be personally rewarding as well as effective for our organizations.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMichael A. Roberto,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eUnlocking Creativity\u003c\/i\u003e, Trustee Professor of Management, Bryant University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A masterpiece! Aidan McCullen's been through the gristmill of change, and come through with great wisdom and guidance for all of us. This is a book to treasure and reread.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eBarbara Oakley,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eA Mind for Numbers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLearning How to Learn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Come for the evocative metaphors and stories. Stay for the powerful frameworks and practical guidance. Undisruptable is a useful guide to thriving in today's era of constant change. Highly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eScott D. Anthony,\u003c\/b\u003e senior partner, Innosight, author of \u003ci\u003eEat, Sleep, Innovate\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDual Transformation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eUndisruptable,\u003c\/i\u003e Aidan McCullen provides the missing manual to thrive in the Age of Disruption. This is the right book for right now.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eOzan Varol,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eThink Like a Rocket Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Strategic frameworks often feel both academic and stale. Aidan McCullen has built a series of lenses on transformation that are based in real world practice—they are alive and fresh through research and compelling storytelling.  It is so much fun to read, and incredibly important for people who work in strategy, innovation and the management of change (which we all do now!).\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eCharles Conn\u003c\/b\u003e, Board member of Patagonia and author of \u003ci\u003eBulletproof Problem Solving\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If the 1920s was the time of the Great Depression and the 2008-2011 the era of the Great Recession, the COVID-19 has opened the doors to the age of the Great Reinvention. Now is the time to shed the old believes about change - and transform it from a threat into an opportunity. And that's exactly what Aidan McCullen with the 'Undisruptable' - a sharp, deep, focused, pragmatic, and incredibly compassionate work we all need during these volatile and uncertain times.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDr. Nadya Zhexembayeva\u003c\/b\u003e, founder of Reinvention Academy and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Much of what makes us successful today, can limit our success in the future—therefore we must continuously learn, unlearn and relearn to be truly undisruptable. Aidan McCullen has packed this book with examples, powerful questions and actionable steps to put your journey to this state into practice. This book will make you better prepared for our uncertain future ahead, and help you find your own unique path to succeed in it.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eBarry O'Reilly,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eUnlearn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eUndisruptable\u003c\/i\u003e combines analogies from the natural world with stories from the business world, and in doing so changes your perspective on business and life. It's a joy to read.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eAnne Janzer,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eWriting to Be Understood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Aidan McCullen is an amiable companion in this exploration of the kind of mindset that will help you thrive in an uncertain world and become undisruptable no matter how big the gray rhinos charging at you may be. This book is full of thought-provoking questions, useful mental models, and real-world examples to help you approach business and life by embracing permanent reinvention. I highly recommend it!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMichele Wucker,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eThe Gray Rhino\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book can help people and organisations answer perhaps their toughest strategic question: 'How can we stay externally relevant to our fast-changing world when we're internally encumbered by slow moving systems and motivations?' Filled with a great blend of stories, practical tools and imaginative illustrations, I read it cover-to-cover in one sitting. Highly recommended for leaders, managers or anyone interested in change and innovation.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003cb\u003eElvin Turner,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eBe Less Zombie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A wonderful combination of philosophy, metaphors and business concepts. A truly inspirational book on transformation and innovation.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDan Toma\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Corporate Startup\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I have three pieces of news for you; two good and one bad. First, the good news: we all understand the idea and the need of constant learning and permanent reinvention. Now, the bad news. Very few people really know how we can actually make it happen. The final good news. Aidan McCullen's book: \u003ci\u003eUndisruptable\u003c\/i\u003e will guide you with a beautifully crafted narrative, compelling evidence, storytelling and amazing creativity. It is a deep book and yet so much fun to read: learning - the sex of the mind - at this best.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003ePaolo Gallo\u003c\/b\u003e, Former CHRO, World Economic Forum and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Compass and the Radar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Becoming undisruptable is not an event, it is a never-ending odyssey. In an age of incessant change, we must all learn to reinvent ourselves and our organisations big and small. This book provides a mental model to enable permanent reinvention.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDavid C. McCourt\u003c\/b\u003e, Executive Chairman Granahan McCourt Capital and National Broadband Ireland and author of \u003ci\u003eTotal Rethink\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eUndisruptable\u003c\/i\u003e inspires the mindset, provides the techniques, and stimulates the motivation to embrace constant change as a unique opportunity for yourself and for your organization. In an age of unprecedented change, this is not only useful. It is essential.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eAlessandro Lanteri,\u003c\/b\u003e PhD, Professor of Management ESCP Business School and author of \u003ci\u003eClever\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A must read. Get it now! Aidan McCullen's work is itself an undisputable contribution to the power of focus and imagination when applied to all facets of our society. Undisruptable brings a fresh, vibrant and packed perspective on innovation and reinvention. The recurrence of reinvention is so powerful that it become the underlying current of the entire work and it does its magic! It primes us to think positively about the infinite possibilities that individual and collective thinking can achieve. It is a book for all ages and all flavours. No matter whether you read it for fun and personal leisure, or whether you read it to inspire yourself at work, or if you have just received it as a gift, Undisruptable will endow you with the greatest gift of all: the gift that human ingenuity can makes us \u003ci\u003eUndisruptable\u003c\/i\u003e!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMark Esposito,\u003c\/b\u003e Ph.D, Professor, government adviser and author of \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding How the Future Unfolds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Brilliant book. As a game plan for continued success throughout life, this book is a game changer. Regardless of your goals as an individual or a group, Undisruptable opens up a panacea of tactics and opportunities that are life altering. Aidan McCullen has crafted a pragmatic toolbox for life based on his own diverse experiences. As a young rugby player, when people saw Aidan for what he was, Aidan always envisioned what he could become and that makes all the difference.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eEddie O'Sullivan\u003c\/b\u003e, former Head Coach to the Ireland and USA Rugby teams and author of \u003ci\u003eNever Die Wondering\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A magnificent book! How do you continuously learn, adapt and evolve so that you have the ability to continuously have meaningful work and a meaningful life in the Smart Machine Age? This book provides you a pathway to being on that Journey. This is a book that you will want to use for the rest of your life. Its practical 'how-to' stories will capture your heart and your mind. I invite you to savour each chapter. It is a great read!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eEdward D. Hess,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eHyper-Learning\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLearn or Die\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHumility is the New Smart\u003c\/i\u003e, Professor at the Darden Business School\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I absolutely love it! This book will change your life.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eFriederike Fabritius,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eThe Leading Brain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In an age of disruption, the only viable strategy is to adapt. In this gripping book, Aidan McCullen brings us along on his personal journey in which he unlocks the secrets of reinvention. The result is an excellent guide to navigating today's complex environment.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eGreg Satell,\u003c\/b\u003e author of Cascades and Mapping Innovation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A book we all need to read right now! If this past year has taught us anything, it's that nothing is guaranteed. Instead of that being a message of doom and gloom, 'Undisruptable,' shows us just how much we actually control. It reminds us that our imagination and ability to create is paramount. It's a straight to the point guide to navigating and creating the change we need to see to continuously evolve. At a time where leaders and employees everywhere are feverishly trying to figure out what happens next, this book ensures everyone can get on the same page about how to use their unique talents, insights and resourcefulness to jump onto the 'Infinity curve' and create the future they want to see.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eHeather MacArthur,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eLow Man on the Totem Pole\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A relatable and educational book with penetrating insight into the rise and fall of organizations. This is a must-read for business leaders with ambition to reach, and maintain, excellence.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJohn D. Wood,\u003c\/b\u003e Esq. author of \u003ci\u003eThe Humachine: Humankind, Machines, and the Future of Enterprise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The germination of this book predates this current wave of disruption and so it's timing may seem remarkable; but that's how Aidan McCullen, and people who live undisruptable lives, have always seen things. In this book you see, hear and feel the personal and organisational mindset that thrives in disruption. 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