I’ve read every book by Dan Heath, and this may be his best yet!

This book has been on my TBR list since January 2024, and I’m so grateful I had the chance to read an advanced copy.

Reset builds on the idea that change is hard, but it doesn’t have to be. Dan breaks change down into two essential parts: finding leverage points and allocating resources. While this might sound like Management 101, Dan delivers a masterclass in what change actually looks like, presenting it in an easy-to-follow framework. Each chapter illustrates a step of this framework, and the examples he includes are the real stars of the show.

Most business books offer theory, theory, theory, and maybe a sprinkle of real-world application. Dan flips this on its head. In Reset, we dive into real problems with real people and learn alongside them. These stories are powerful examples of change in action, and they have incredible range—you’ll go from a fast food drive-thru to saving millions of cats to sending a satellite into space. By the end, you’ll feel both inspired to change the world and equipped with the confidence to play your part, big or small.

P.S. I’ve already used the “Target the constraint” concept with a client, and it worked incredibly well!

I ALWAYS enjoy Heath brother books, and although this one was missing Chip, it was still just as practical, down-to-earth, and accessible as the others. I loved all the case studies and examples of how to really think about how to solve problems that will give you the biggest bang for your buck. While the majority of the case examples are business-related in nature, I like to think about how to apply these principles to everyday life, and there were several of those examples throughout the book as well. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC!