Resilience: Why Things Bounce Back
“In an increasingly complex world, we can't avoid shocks--we can only build better shock absorbers. This is a brilliant exploration of how best to do that, told with compelling examples and stories.”—Chris Anderson, editor in chief ofWired,bestsellingauthor ofThe Long Tail: Why the Future of Business Is Selling Less of MoreandFree: The Future of a Radical Price“From biological systems to communities to businesses,Resilienceteaches us that being strong is not about doing one thing very well. Instead, it is about utilizing flexibility, redundancy, and variety. In this important and useful book, Zolli and Healy help us all understand the importance of planning for the future, even when it means giving up some short-term gains.”—Dan Ariely, James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics, Duke University, and author ofPredictably Irrational, The Upsideof Irrationality,andThe Honest Truth About Dishonesty“Smart and sophisticated, this is a landmark work in a new field. If you are part of a system that wants to avoid collapse, read this book.”—David Eagleman, neuroscientist, author ofIncognitoandWhy the Net Matters“Resilienceis mandatory reading for people of all disciplines that will transform how you approach daily global events. Part complexity theory, part psychology, it is a pivotal book for today and a necessity to strategically plan for tomorrow."—David Agus, MD, Professor of Medicine and Engineering, University of Southern California, and author ofThe End of Illness"A whirlwind tour through an idea whose time has come. I suspect that the concepts in this book will define the next decade."—Jad Abumrad, host and creator of Radiolab and 2011 MacArthur Fellow“Resilienceis the most compelling book I’ve read in years about how to navigate the accelerating pace of change that characterizes our lives today. More than anything else it maps new territory for leaders whether they seek to impact business, science, national security, or social transformation. Making deeply original thinking both accessible and captivating, Andrew Zolli and Ann Marie Healy have produced a rare and necessary book. The minute I put it down I began rethinking everything I thought I knew about how to make a lasting difference in the world.”—Bill Shore, founder and CEO of the antihunger organization Share Our Strength"When the next disruption strikes, some will fall—and some, following the lessons of this book, will rise."—Juan Enriquez, author ofAs The Future Catches YouandHomo Evolutisand managing director of Excel Venture Management“Spending time with Andrew Zolli’s mind—that is what you will experience when readingResilience—provides an understanding of the deep structures that will govern success in the coming century.”—Bruce Mau, cofounder and director of Massive Change Network“Resilience is the most important key to healing a planet that faces the most dangerous of times. More important and far more essential that either sustainability or corporate responsibility. Andrew Zolli and Ann Marie Healy’s new book has arrived at a time when we need their insight and wisdom most. Understanding resilience is imperative for our very health and survival.”—Jeffrey Hollender, cofounder of Seventh Generation and founder of Jeffrey Hollender Partners“Resilienceis, quite simply, a terrific book—an important sequel to Clay Shirky’sHere Comes Everybody. The property of resilience is the key to health, well-being, and opportunity in networked, inter-connected, self-organized systems. Andrew Zolli and Ann Marie Healy provide a roadmap to a more resilient world.”—Anne-Marie Slaughter, Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University, Former Director of Policy Planning for the United States Department of State