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Author Dan Heath sits in front of his book cover Reset How to change What's Not Working

Power of Reset and How to Change What's Not Working

A Virtual Chat with Author Dan Heath -Friends Speaker Series

2025-03-12 14:00:00 2025-03-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Power of Reset and How to Change What's Not Working Get unstuck! Achieve progress and momentum in your worklife with a reset - learn from author Dan Heath how you can revamp and shift directions for a more productive approach to professional success. Reading Public Library -

Wednesday, March 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-12 14:00:00 2025-03-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Power of Reset and How to Change What's Not Working Get unstuck! Achieve progress and momentum in your worklife with a reset - learn from author Dan Heath how you can revamp and shift directions for a more productive approach to professional success. Reading Public Library -

Get unstuck! Achieve progress and momentum in your worklife with a reset - learn from author Dan Heath how you can revamp and shift directions for a more productive approach to professional success.

Are you ready to for a revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working—in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in our daily lives? Join us for an enlightening conversation with bestselling author Dan Heath as he talks with us about his newest book, Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working

Changing how we work can feel overwhelming. It can feel like trying to budge an enormous boulder. We’re stifled by the gravity of the way we’ve always done things. We spend so much time fighting fires—and fighting colleagues—that we lack the energy to shift direction but with the right strategy, we can move the boulder. 

Register to attend and ask the author questions.

In Reset, Heath explores a framework for getting unstuck and making the changes that matter. The secret is to find “leverage points”: places where a little bit of effort can yield a disproportionate return. Then, we can thoughtfully rearrange our resources to push on those points. Heath weaves together fascinating examples, ranging from a freakishly effective fast-food drive-thru to a simple trick from couples therapy to an inspirational campaign that saved a million cats.

What if we could unlock forward movement—achieving progress on what matters most—without the need for more resources? The same people, the same assets…but dramatically better results. Yesterday, we were stuck. Today, we reset. 

In this talk, you’ll learn:

  • Why the feeling of progress can be your secret weapon in accelerating change;
  • How leaders can uncover and stop wasteful activities;
  • Why your team’s motivation is often squandered—and how to avoid that mistake;
  • How you can jumpstart your change efforts by beginning with a “burst.”

About the Author:

Dan Heath is the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author (or author) of five beloved business books: Switch, Made to Stick, Decisive, The Power of Moments, and Upstream. His latest book, Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working, will debut on January 21, 2025. His books have been translated into 33 languages and have sold over 4 million copies worldwide. His writing honors include: One of the best nonfiction books of the year, according to Amazon. One of the best audiobooks of the year, according to Apple. And the OWL award for Best Business Book of the Year. Dan hosts a podcast called: “What It’s Like to Be...” In every episode, he interviews someone from a different profession: a couples therapist, a rancher, a Secret Service Agent, and more. It’s consistently a Top 10 podcast in Apple’s Careers category. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from the University of Texas at Austin.

This program is brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of the Reading Public Library. Thank you, Friends!

Check out more upcoming virtual author talks and enjoy recordings from past events by exploring our Friends Speaker Series page.

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Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 08 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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About the Library

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If the Reading Public schools are closed due to snow, all Children's programming will be canceled.

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, May 05, 11:15am - 12:00pm
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Reading Public Library - Studio

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
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Reading Public Library - Local History Room
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Reading Public Library - Conference Room

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
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Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
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Wed, May 14, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

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Reading Public Library - Conference Room

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Memorial Park - Memorial Park

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Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Sat, May 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
RPL Ground Floor - RPL Ground Floor

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Reading Public Library - Library Lawn

Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Mattera Cabin - 1481 Main St, Reading, MA 01867
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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, May 19, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Reading Public Library

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Reading Public Library - Conference Room

Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Memorial Park - Memorial Park

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Reading Public Library - Conference Room

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Pleasant Street Center - Upstairs Television Room

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Thu, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

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Reading Public Library - Studio

Fri, May 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Reading Public Library - Outdoor Patio
Registration opens Friday, May 9 2025 at 1:30pm

Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room

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Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library

Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Memorial Park - Memorial Park

Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Memorial Park - Memorial Park

Thu, May 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

Sat, May 31, 11:15am - 11:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library

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Reading Public Library

Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

Wed, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
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