In "Sidetracked" Why Our Decisions Get Derailed, and How We Can Stick to the Plan," Francesca Gino, an associate professor at Harvard Business School, explores a range of fascinating subjects, including how emotions influence decisions and the often thorny matter of understanding the perspectives of others. Blending social science and real-world examples, Gino's book also highlights the science of gratitude. "The message of 'Sidetracked,'" Gino said in an interview, "is that a lot of these forces happen even though we are unaware of them. People might just not realize how powerful expressions of gratitude are."
