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Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant is a groundbreaking exploration of how people champion new ideas and drive change — from the New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take. Featuring a foreword by Sheryl Sandberg and praised by Malcolm Gladwell as an insightful, wonderfully new take on the world from one of his favourite thinkers, this book reveals what it truly takes to be original in a world that rewards conformity.

Grant, a Wharton professor and one of the most influential management thinkers alive, draws on surprising research and captivating stories to debunk common myths about creativity and innovation. He shows that originals aren’t fearless risk-takers — many procrastinate, doubt themselves, and feel afraid, yet they still manage to push forward. The book explores why the best ideas often come from unlikely places, how to recognise a good idea and when to act on it, the surprising advantages of procrastination for creative thinking, how to speak up effectively without getting silenced, how to build alliances and coalitions that support new ideas, why first-movers don’t always win and why timing matters more than you think, and how parents and leaders can nurture originality in others.

Grant fills each chapter with fascinating examples — from entrepreneurs and activists to artists and scientists — showing that originality is not a fixed trait but a skill and a choice that anyone can develop.

This is a must-read for entrepreneurs, innovators, team leaders, and creative thinkers across Kenya and East Africa. Whether you’re launching a startup, challenging the status quo in your workplace, or raising children to think independently, Originals gives you the evidence and the confidence to champion bold ideas.

A perfect companion to Think Again, Give and Take, and Dare to Lead.

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