{"product_id":"the-slow-lane-sascha-haselmayer-9781523004584","title":"The Slow Lane: Why Quick Fixes Fail and How to Achieve Real Change","description":"\u003cb\u003eAvoid the speed trap! Discover how changemakers can find lasting solutions to urgent social problems through a proven 5-step process for listening thoughtfully, building broad support, and exploring unconventional options.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSociety celebrates leaders who promise fast, easy solutions to the world's problems--but quick fixes are just mirages that fade, leaving us with the same broken systems. The truth is, effective social change happens through slow, intentional actions. The author, a globally acclaimed social entrepreneur, offers a 5-step process for taking the slow lane to change--the lane that gets you to the \u003ci\u003eright\u003c\/i\u003e place faster: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eListening\u003c\/i\u003e--Listen to build trust, which can change hearts and minds and allow for something new to emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eHolding the urgency\u003c\/i\u003e--Accept that even in moments of crisis you can move only at the speed of trust instead of rushing into action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eSharing the agency\u003c\/i\u003e--Create an inclusive environment where everyone can lead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eHealing democracy\u003c\/i\u003e--Build bridges that allow marginalized people to participate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMaintaining curiosity\u003c\/i\u003e--Be inspired by nontraditional sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing dozens of examples--prison reform in England, urban development in Venezuela, healthcare in the Navajo Nation, early childhood education in New York, and many more--\u003ci\u003eThe Slow Lane \u003c\/i\u003eshows how, by following the principles taught in this book, readers can create lasting change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sascha Haselmayer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1523004584\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781523004584\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Berrett-Koehler Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/18\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.03h x 6.14w x 0.56d","brand":"Sascha Haselmayer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44071125811455,"sku":"9781523004584","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_42dde4ba-e011-4006-80da-44e531b05e43.jpg?v=1685434301","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-slow-lane-sascha-haselmayer-9781523004584","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}