Leading Meaningful Change

A masterful and comprehensive approach to leading and managing transformation efforts of any type or size. -Phil Lenir, Co-founder and President, CoachingOurselves Bev has created a framework that will revolutionize the way you as a leader create alignment, engage others, manage resistance and implement the culture shifts you need for systemic change. -Jean West, Director of Mental Health, York Support Services Network; and Professional Certified Coach I encourage anyone who wants to effect positive change to read this book-and reference it time and time again as you use Bev's process and tools. -Paul Slaggert, retired Director, Stayer Center for Executive Education, University of Notre Dame The interplay between the authentic Use-of-Self, creating a shared purpose and aligning the organization's direction plays a critical role in the successful achievement of any meaningful change. This is an important and valuable book for all leaders and managers. -Naoyuki Shigemitsu, co-CEO of J-Feel, Tokyo Japan One of the most inspiring and useful books I've read about transformation in organizations. This book will help leaders develop the skills to lead and manage the human side of change. -Veronique Sanchis, Program Manager Leading and managing a global enterprise performance management transformation project was a daunting task for us. Without Bev's professional support and the concepts and tools outlined in this book, our project would not have been the success that it was. -Johan Rehnstrom, Corporate Director FPA, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited At the core of this compelling and powerful book, Bev challenges all those who want to advance their work and bring meaningful change beyond tactics, to take 'the road less travelled'. A journey reminding us that a window of opportunity does not open by itself but with you the reader, the main character holding the key. The book underscores again and again the importance of capturing the hearts, minds and souls of those we lead, work with and serve, underscoring the importance that the best potential in 'me' is 'we.' This book is replete with real life examples, stories, specifically crafted learning experiences, case studies and moving illustrations of how the Use-of- Self as an instrument of change is the most powerful tool. This is not just a good read, but a challenge to you the readers to shift your paradigm of what it means to bring meaningful change in a digital world where new trends are reshaping our workplaces, society and the very cultures we live in. Bev's challenge to you is this: carpe diem-seize the day. -Dr. Raye Kass, Professor of Applied Human Sciences, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada