ATD RMC Fall Book Club: "Disrupt Everything--and Win" by James Patterson and Patrick Leddin PhD

Go deeper on this year's statewide conference theme with an engaging four-part book club series featuring Disrupt Everything—and Win by James Patterson and Patrick Leddin, PhD.

Disrupt Everything explores how we can respond to—and even harness—the disruption that has become a constant part of our personal and professional lives. From workplace and career changes to AI and other rule-changing technologies, unexpected crises, and the growing sense that we’re losing control, disruption can feel like something that happens to us. Patterson and Leddin offer a different perspective: disruption can also be a powerful force for positive change. Drawing on research from Vanderbilt University’s Disruption Project and stories of people who have navigated significant change, the authors provide practical strategies for becoming a “positive disrupter”—someone who can recognize opportunities, challenge the status quo, take purposeful action, and shape a better future.

Reading cadence

Session 1: September 30 (pre-conference) - The Fire Inside You: Recognizing the Need for Disruption: Preface + Chapters 1–4
Session 2: October 21 (post-conference) - Fueling the Fire: Turning Disruption into Opportunity: Chapters 5-8
Session 3: November 4 (post-conference) - Becoming a Positive Disrupter: Taking Action: Chapters 9-12
Session 4: November 18 (post-conference) - Disrupt Everything—and Win: Shaping Your Future: Chapter 13–Conclusion

ATD RMC Members who attend at least three of the four scheduled discussions will be eligible to have the cost of the book reimbursed to them (up to $15).

We encourage participants to explore a variety of options when securing this book including the public library system. You can also use the Libby app to check out the audio version of this book from the library. 

Participants will receive the Zoom link(s) after registering.

ATD Capability Model – Building Personal Capability: Communication; Emotional Intelligence and Decision-Making; and Lifelong Learning

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Discussion Facilitator: Debbie Price