{"product_id":"safe-danger-ben-swire-9780306833823","title":"Safe Danger: An Unexpected Method for Sparking Connection, Finding Purpose, and Inspiring Innovation","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn award-winning designer and former Design Lead at the iconic innovation firm IDEO teaches how to use small, creative risks to build trust, inspire connection, and supercharge employee engagement.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You wouldn't think googly eyes could have a meaningful impact on productivity and relationships. You'd be wrong. In a world where safety easily becomes stagnation and risk is seen as a threat, Ben Swire's counterintuitive book, \u003ci\u003eSafe Danger\u003c\/i\u003e, offers a refreshing perspective on how playful creativity can balance those two forces to unlock personal and professional growth. \u003cbr\u003e Ask people what they want from life and you'll hear: \u003ci\u003einspiring experiences, exciting work, meaningful relationships, and making a difference.\u003c\/i\u003e But ask how they're doing on that wish list, and you'll likely find it's still just that: a wish list. That's because those things require intimidating risks like vulnerability, disappointment, and trust. As a result, we end up with a chasm between what we want and what we're willing to do to get it. To bridge that divide, we need a way to make those risks feel smaller, less dangerous, and more worthwhile. In \u003ci\u003eSafe Danger\u003c\/i\u003e, Ben Swire provides that way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Swire has developed a suite of creative activities that combine safety and risk to spur emotional growth. Drawing on the latest research and years of experience, this entertaining book explains how and why his playful approach is so effective at helping people manage fear and make change. Swire delves into seven powerful qualities that the \u003ci\u003eSafe Danger\u003c\/i\u003e method can unlock to help people bring out the best in themselves and their teams: joy, vulnerability, curiosity, optimism, connection, trust, and creativity. Each chapter shows readers how to use a different quality to cultivate a more connected, purposeful, and joyful life in their workplaces, communities, and homes. Full of practical activities and inspiring insights, \u003ci\u003eSafe Danger \u003c\/i\u003eis for business professionals and creative types--especially those who feel stuck or dissatisfied with their company's work culture or career trajectory. \u003cbr\u003e Whether you're a leader looking to engage your team, a professional seeking to infuse your career with new life, or an individual striving to get more out of your time on earth, \u003ci\u003eSafe Danger\u003c\/i\u003e offers the tools and insights you've been missing. Discover how to embrace the unexpected, fuel your creativity, and inspire those around you with the transformative power of \"Safe Danger.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ben Swire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0306833824\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780306833823\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Balance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Ben Swire","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47001053659391,"sku":"9780306833823","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_60e39741-1471-42d0-a093-f73753513968.jpg?v=1751599931","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/safe-danger-ben-swire-9780306833823","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}