The Slow Fix: Solve Problems, Work Smarter, and Live Better In a World Addicted to Speed
About this ebook
With The Slow Fix, Honoré details a new paradigm for efficient, sustainable problem solving, teaching us how to use time to build expertise, take advantage of teamwork, find the right messenger to deliver our message, and much more.
Why do our quick fixes fail—and what can we learn from the patient, holistic methods that succeed?
- Systems Thinking: Learn to see the whole picture. Honoré reveals how to join the dots between seemingly unrelated factors to find the true root cause of any problem.
- A Long-Term Mindset: Escape the tyranny of the quick fix. Discover why patience is a strategic advantage and how slowing down can lead to more effective, sustainable outcomes.
- Leadership Frameworks: From the factory floor at Toyota to the mayor’s office in Bogotá, see how effective leaders inspire collaboration and empower their teams to solve problems from the ground up.
- Creativity and Innovation: Unlock new solutions by harnessing the power of collaboration, play, and even failure. This book shows why the best ideas often come from thinking differently.
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About the author
Carl Honore is an award-winning journalist and author whose revolutionary first book, In Praise of Slowness, was an international bestseller and has been published in more than thirty languages. Honoré is a highly sought after lecturer who speaks around the world on slow living and the Slow Movement, and his work has appeared in publications including The Economist, Observer, The Guardian, The Miami Herald, Houston Chronicle, TIME magazine, and National Post. Honore lives in London with his wife and their two children.
