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Book SynopsisWe live in a challenging, complex, inter-connected and unpredictable world beset by a range of seemingly insoluble problems. But, says Michael Fullanan internationally acclaimed authority on organizational changewe have an increasing understanding of how to tackle complex change. This involves developing a new kind of leader: one who recognizes what is needed to bring about deep and lasting changes in living systems at all levels. These leaders need a deep understanding of what motivates us as human beings and how we tap into and influence other people''s self-motivation.
In his previous best-selling books The Six Secrets of Change, Leading in a Culture of Change, and Turnaround Leadership, Michael Fullan examined the concepts and processes of change. In Change Leader he turns his focus to the core practices of leadership that are so vital for leading in today''s complex world. He reveals seven core practices for today''s leaders, all of wh
Table of Contents
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
About the Author xvii
CHAPTER ONE: Practice Drives Theory: Doing Is the Crucible of Change 1
CHAPTER TWO: Be Resolute: Act with Purpose and Empathy 27
CHAPTER THREE: Motivate the Masses: Experiencing Is Believing 49
CHAPTER FOUR: Collaborate to Compete: Multiply Capacity and Win 87
CHAPTER FIVE: Learn Confidently: Change Requires Confidence (but True Confidence Requires Humility) 109
CHAPTER SIX: Know Your Impact: Drowning in Data, Thirsty for Knowledge 125
CHAPTER SEVEN: Sustain Simplexity: Just Right Simple 147
References 157
Index 165
