MEMBER FEATURE
THE ART OF INSUBORDINATION
TODD KASHDAN, PhD
For the month of April 2025, our member feature is the book "The Art of Insubordination" by Todd Kashdan, PhD. This book holds a special place in the heart of our founder, Dylan, who first read it in 2022. Todd’s words struck a chord with Dylan, inspiring him to forge his own path, embrace the unknown, and challenge the status quo in pursuit of changing the world. Among Dylan’s favorite sections are those where Todd explores how people often cling to oppressive societies, situations, and lifestyles, ignoring reality and even lashing out at those who strive to improve things out of spite. Equally compelling is Todd’s insight on raising children to see through illusions, fostering an awareness of today’s world and the ability to discern truth from nonsense—or, as Dylan puts it, to "know when to call bullshit." Dylan believes the world desperately needs to gain the consciousness of people like Todd to wake up and see the forest for the trees, a shift he sees as potentially the difference between the human race surviving or not.
ABOUT TODD
Todd Kashdan, PhD, is a globally recognized psychologist, celebrated for his work on well-being, psychological flexibility, and social relationships. Awarded the 2013 Distinguished Early Career Researcher Award by the American Psychological Association and the 2010 Distinguished Faculty Member of the Year at George Mason University, where he founded the Well-Being Lab, Kashdan has authored five books, including "The Art of Insubordination," which explores fostering courage to challenge norms. With over 230 peer-reviewed articles, 52,000+ citations (top 1% globally), and a dynamic presence in outlets like Harvard Business Review and TEDx, he blends cutting-edge science with practical insights. Known for his engaging style, Kashdan also enjoys steak, whiskey, and Italian cookies, is a twin, and raises three children to be great conversationalists.