The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change

By Ian Ziskin and the Consortium for Change (C4C), including two chapters by Adrienne Shoch

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This one-of-a-kind book is a sampler of what you need to know about leading transformational change.  It’s not about theory or what if’s – it’s real life, real projects, real people, and incredible lessons learned. You’ll hear directly from industry thought leaders, experts, academics, and consultants who share best practices, lessons learned and highlights from their amazing careers in achieving transformational change.

I have two chapters in the book:

  • Remastering the Art of Connection in a Virtual World: The Platform is not the Problem

  • Leading Transformational Change: An Experiential Shift from Doing to Being

In these chapters you’ll learn about leading and supporting change holistically, using internal resources available to us 24/7. You will see thoughtful new ways to work with what you already have to get to where you want to go.

Highlights: my three key ingredients for leading transformational change

Self-Awareness 

  • Being aware of your internal and physical state - Are you excited or exhausted, happy, or… distracted?

  • What’s your body doing? Are you slouched over or sitting upright? What is your body and mind inviting you to adjust to get to you more connected to a better self?

External Awareness

  • What’s happening around you, are you taking a moment to observe your surroundings before you open your mouth or listen to others?

  • How do you know what’s happening around you?

Skillful Empathy

  • Intentionally and thoughtfully putting yourself in the space from which someone else is experiencing something. Skillful empathy is the essence of connection.

Get the book for deeper insights and examples!

 
At the end of the day, leading transformational change is all about driving and sustaining great business results with and through other people. The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change offers multiple perspectives on how to make it happen in highly pragmatic ways.
— Chris Kastner
President and CEO, Huntington Ingalls Industries
The demand for transformational change has never been greater, and the practical guidance offered in The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change is top flight. Highly recommended for CEOs, board members, and senior leaders as we address this demand.
— Jane Edison Stevenson
Vice-Chair, Board and CEO Services, Korn Ferry