We live in a challenging, complex, inter-connected and unpredictable world beset by a range of seemingly insoluble problems. But, says Michael Fullan an internationally acclaimed authority on organizational change we 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 which appear to be deceptively simple but actually get to the essence of what differentiates a powerful leader from one who is merely competent: Practice Drives Theory Be Resolute Motivate the Masses Collaborate to Compete Learn Confidently Know Your Impact Sustain Simplexity Throughout the book Fullan argues that powerful leaders have built bedrocks of credibility, have learned how to identify the few things that matter most, and know how to leverage their skills in ways that benefit their entire organization. The author shows leaders how to avoid policies and strategies that focus on shallow and short-term goals and develop leadership skills for long-term success. With a wealth of illustrative examples from business, education, nonprofit, and government sectors Change Leader provides a much-needed leadership guide for today's turbulent climate.

We live in a challenging, complex, inter-connected andunpredictable world beset by a range of seemingly insolubleproblems. But, says Michael Fullan--an internationallyacclaimed authority on organizational change--we have anincreasing understanding of how to tackle complex change. Thisinvolves developing a new kind of leader: one who recognizes whatis needed to bring about deep and lasting changes in living systemsat all levels. These leaders need a deep understanding of whatmotivates us as human beings and how we tap into and influenceother people's self-motivation.In his previous best-selling books The Six Secrets ofChange, Leading in a Culture of Change, andTurnaround Leadership, Michael Fullan examined the conceptsand processes of change. In Change Leader he turns his focusto the core practices of leadership that are so vital for leadingin today's complex world. He reveals seven core practices fortoday's leaders, all of which appear to be deceptively simple butactually get to the essence of what differentiates a powerfulleader from one who is merely competent:* Practice Drives Theory* Be Resolute* Motivate the Masses* Collaborate to Compete* Learn Confidently* Know Your Impact* Sustain SimplexityThroughout the book Fullan argues that powerful leaders havebuilt bedrocks of credibility, have learned how to identify the fewthings that matter most, and know how to leverage their skills inways that benefit their entire organization. The author showsleaders how to avoid policies and strategies that focus on shallowand short-term goals and develop leadership skills for long-termsuccess.With a wealth of illustrative examples from business, educationnonprofit, and government sectors Change Leader provides amuch-needed leadership guide for today's turbulent climate.

Preface xiAcknowledgments xvAbout the Author xviiCHAPTER ONE: Practice Drives Theory: Doing Is theCrucible of Change 1CHAPTER TWO: Be Resolute: Act with Purpose and Empathy27CHAPTER THREE: Motivate the Masses: Experiencing IsBelieving 49CHAPTER FOUR: Collaborate to Compete: Multiply Capacityand Win 87CHAPTER FIVE: Learn Confidently: Change RequiresConfidence (but True Confidence Requires Humility) 109CHAPTER SIX: Know Your Impact: Drowning in Data, Thirstyfor Knowledge 125CHAPTER SEVEN: Sustain Simplexity: Just Right Simple147References 157Index 165