{"product_id":"the-power-of-us-harnessing-our-shared-identities-to-improve-performance-increase-cooperation-and-promote-social-harmony-9780316538411","title":"The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \"fascinating\" (Charles Duhigg) and \"must-read\" (Annie Duke) \"page-turning package\" (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e starred review) for understanding identity and showing how our groups have a powerful influence on our feelings, beliefs, and behavior--and can inspire both personal change and social movements.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you're like most people, you probably believe that your identity is stable. But in fact, your identity is constantly changing--often outside your conscious awareness and sometimes even against your wishes--to reflect the interests of the groups you belong to. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Us\u003c\/i\u003e, psychologists Dominic Packer and Jay Van Bavel integrate their own cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to explain how identity really works and how to harness its dynamic nature to: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoost cooperation and productivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvercome bias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEscape from echo chambers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak political gridlock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoster dissent and mobilize for change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead effectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanize action to address persistent global problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlong the way, they explore such seemingly unrelated phenomena as why a small town in Germany spent decades divided by shoes, why beliefs persist after they are disproven, how working together synchronizes our brains, what makes selfish people generous, why effective leaders say \"we\" a lot, and how playing soccer can reduce age-old conflicts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnderstanding how identity works allows people to take control, moving beyond wondering, \u003ci\u003e\"Who am I?\"\u003c\/i\u003e to answer instead, \u003ci\u003e\"Who do I want to be?\" \u003c\/i\u003ePacked with fascinating insights, vivid case studies, and a wealth of pioneering research, \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Us\u003c\/i\u003e will change the way you understand yourself--and the people around you--forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJay Van Bavel\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University. From neurons to social networks, Jay's research investigates the psychology and neuroscience of implicit bias, group identity, team performance, decision-making, and public health. He lives in New York City with his family and pet hamster, Sunny, and once taught a class while trapped in an elevator with his kids. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDominic Packer\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor of Psychology at Lehigh University. Dominic's research investigates how people's identities affect conformity and dissent, racism and ageism, solidarity, health, and leadership. He lives in eastern Pennsylvania with his family and dog, Biscuit. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJay and Dominic received their PhDs from the University of Toronto, where they bonded in a shared sub-basement office. \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Us\u003c\/i\u003e is their first book.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Spark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650412024082,"sku":"9780316538411","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e84de58a-96a9-4276-802b-1ff69fd4d7d5.jpg?v=1733288121","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-power-of-us-harnessing-our-shared-identities-to-improve-performance-increase-cooperation-and-promote-social-harmony-9780316538411","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}