The art of change leadership : driving transformation in a fast-paced world

256 Pages·2015·2.122 MB·English

by  Cran, Cheryl

Praise for The Art of Change Leadership
“TheArtofChangeLeadership:DrivingTransformationinaFast-PacedWorld”
by Cheryl Cran provides real-time ideas, strategies, and creative solutions
forleaderstohelpdriveinnovationandchangeintheworkplace.”
—TonyHsieh,NYTimesbestsellingauthorof
DeliveringHappinessandCEOofZappos.com
“In our rapid paced, information overloaded, and energy-deprived world,
understandingthedynamicsofchangeandhumanperformanceareessential
leadershipskills.
“Inherfifthbook,businesschangeexpertCherylCranshareshermuch
needed wisdom on how to apply your unique skills and stay ahead of the
curvebyleapingto(r)evolutionarychangeleadership!”
—Dr.DonaldEpstein,founderofEpsteinInstitute;
author,EnergeticsofExtraordinary
“Thecapacitytochangeisthenewcompetitiveadvantageforbusinessesand
individuals. Cheryl Cran powerfully shows how to be a change champion
whileleadingotherstodothesame.”
—JohnIzzo,authorofSteppingUp&AwakeningCorporateSoul
“Buy this book! The Art of Change Leadership: Driving Transformation in a
FastPacedWorldprovidesaroadmapforleadersandtheirteamstobecome
moreresilient,moreagile,andmoreinnovative,andasaresult,moreprof-
itable. This book details ideas, strategies, and revolutionary plans to help
yourorganizationbetheindustryleaderandgainacompetitiveadvantage.”
—ColleenFrancis,presidentofEngageSellingandauthorof
NonstopSalesBoom
“CherylCran’sbook,TheArtofChangeLeadership:DrivingTransformationIn
aFast-PacedWorldisamustread!
“Thefastpaceofchangeisimpactingallindustriesandthisbookprovides
aroadmaptonavigateand‘win.’”
—PeterLegge,CEOofCanadaWideMedia,authorof
TheRunwayofLife
“Cheryl Cran’s new book focuses on the ultimate tipping point of change,
technology, and people, with a unique understanding of how each organi-
zational member must assume full responsibility for not only appreciating
this vital interface, but also leading the way—regardless of where in
the traditional hierarchy that member happens to reside. Cheryl also
provides numerous assessments and exercises to help members discover
theirspecialgiftsforsuccessfullyleadingthetransformationprocessintheir
organization.”
—RalphH.Kilmann,PhD,authorofQuantumOrganizationsand
TheCourageousMosaic:AwakeningSociety,Systems,andSouls
“TheArtofChangeLeadership:DrivingTransformationInaFast-PacedWorldis
aseminalworkthatbridgestheoften-ignoredgapbetweenprocessandpeo-
pleduringchange.Areal-time,pragmaticblendofthe‘what’and‘how,’this
book should be part of every leader’s toolkit who wants to not only accel-
erate change, drive organizational agility, and reap the benefits of genuine
collaborationbutalsotopersonallythriveanddevelopcontinuously.”
—SimonHoran,GlobalChangeManagementtrainingdirector,UK
“Outstandingchangeleadershipismorevitaltodaythanperhapsanyother
timeinhistory.Nomatterifyouwerebornaleaderoracquiredtheroleof
leadership,it’sessentialtoknowhowtoleadchange.Discoverforyourselfnot
onlywhatittakestobeagreatchangeleaderbuthowtobeagreatchange
leader.Ifyouhavethedesiretobeamasterleaderofchange,Cheryl’snew
bookisamustread.”
—Dr.RichardKaye,regionaldirectorofCEOSpace
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Driving Transformation
In a Fast-Paced World
Cheryl Cran
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This book is dedicated to my biggest fan and supporter,
Reg Cran, who has unfailingly been there throughout
all of the many changes and transformations.
Here’s to the future and many more!