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Building the Bridge as You Walk on It: A Guide for Leading Change

By Robert E. Quinn

In this superb sequel to Deep Change, Robert Quinn introduces us to the "fundamental state of leadership"--a state of being in which we are other-focused, externally open, internally-directed, and purpose-centered.  Quinn contrasts the fundamental state of leadership with the "normal state," in which we are self-focused, internally closed, externally-directed, and comfort-centered.  Includes many great stories as well as reflective exercises that can help readers on the path to deep change.  Click here to read chapter 1.
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Deep Change: Discovering the Leader Within

By Robert E. Quinn

This thought-provoking book starts with the premise that deep changes in an organization must begin with deep changes with the individuals in that organization--whether they be the CEO or a mid-level manager.  Quinn argues that too many people--and organizations-- choose "slow death" (i.e. incremental change or even inaction) over "deep change" even though it is often only deep change that can rejuvenate them.  Includes many terrific stories that provide new perspectives on change and self-empowerment.  Highly recommended. Read More...