Kirjahaku

"More than ever, leaders are expected to be the change agents of their organizations. Yet CEO turnover continues to rise and organizations continue to struggle in their efforts to confront the fearsome adaptive challenges of the global age. Epic Change is a path-breaking contribution to the study of leadership and organizational change. Based on a landmark study of 53 cases of large-scale organizational change in business, healthcare, government, education, and the non-profit sector, acclaimed thought leader and researcher, Dr. Timothy R. Clark unveils the "Power Curve of Change" framework and EPIC system for change management (Evaluate, Prepare, Implement, Consolidate) for leaders who are charged to lead high-stakes change initiatives in their organizations. Epic Change presents a strategic-level road map, along with tactical level tools, for the every-day needs of leaders who must respond to all types of adaptive challenge to remain competitive. It represents a comprehensive, research-based program for leaders who want to develop the indispensable competency of leading change in a permanently and profoundly different age. Change rarely fails for lack of strategy—Clark shows that only the discretionary efforts of people can make change happen—and this requires leadership and energy management. The Epic Change approach has been successfully field-tested with leaders at all levels and in organizations around the world. This important resource provides leaders new research-based tools to increase and sustain the energy of any change effort."

If you were suddenly promoted to leadership without warning and had one hour to prepare, what would you do? Where would you look for advice? That is the formidable task of this book. A quick start resource, "Leadership Bones" will skill and scale you up and prepare you for exemplary service as a leader. The five leadership bones represent the foundation and irreducible minimum on which all good leadership is built. No leader ever graduates from living the bones, and no leader succeeds who ignores them.In this engaging narrative, you will meet Izzy Kroll, a brilliant eccentric who teaches high school in a tough section of Chicago. The story unfolds as Izzy mentors his former student, Marcus, in the bones, or first lessons, of leadership, helping him navigate through the real world of egos, agendas, and ethical dilemmas. A call to action for all leaders, this book is a quick and powerful read that will motivate you to reflect on your intent and influence as a leader. The book also includes a self-assessment based on the five bones:1. Fill Your Pack.2. Sign Your Name.3. Share the Stage.4. Take the Oath.5. Pour Your Cup."The book stopped me in my tracks. In a word, it's brilliant." Britt Berrett, CEO, Medical City Dallas Hospital."An instant classic." Glenda Shelby, VP of Diversity, Accor Hospitality."Required reading for anyone interested in leadership." LaVell Edwards, Hall of Fame Football Coach."Beautifully succinct and packs a life-changing punch." Sharlene Hawkes, President, RMS Productions, Miss America 1985."A high impact experience. Simple, elegant, and profound." Christopher Germann, Vice President, Gartner, Inc."Masterfully defines the fundamentals of leadership." James Larson, Regional Director, The Boeing Company."A wake up call for many leaders and a handbook for those of us preparing to move into positions of leadership." Benjamin Bloomfield, Vice President, Wells Fargo Securities."Dr. Clark does a brilliant job of bringing us back to basics. This book will be required reading in my company." Wesley Bull, President, Sentinel Training & Logistics, LLC.

This is the first practical, hands-on guide that shows how leaders can build psychological safety in their organization, creating an environment where employees feel fully engaged and encouraged to contribute their best ideas. Fear has a profoundly negative impact on engagement, learning efficacy, productivity, and innovation, but until now there has been a lack of practical information on how to make employees feel safe about speaking up and contributing. Timothy Clark, a social scientist and an organizational consultant, provides a framework to move people through successive stages of psychological safety. The first stage is inclusion safety--the team accepts you and grants you shared identity. Learner safety, the second stage, indicates that you feel safe to ask questions, experiment, and even make mistakes. Next is the third stage of contributor safety, where you feel comfortable participating as an active and full-fledged member of the team. Finally, the fourth stage of challenger safety allows you to take on the status quo without repercussion, reprisal, or the risk of tarnishing your personal standing and reputation. This is a blueprint for how any leader can build positive, supportive, and encouraging cultures in any setting.