Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change
Kerry Patterson , Ron McMillan , Joseph Grenny , Al Switzler
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AvailableWhat will you learn from this book
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Focus on Behavior Change: The book likely emphasizes the importance of focusing on specific behaviors when leading change, recognizing that influencing behavior is a key aspect of driving organizational transformation.
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Six Sources of Influence: The authors introduce the six sources of influence model, which includes personal motivation, personal ability, social motivation, social ability, structural motivation, and structural ability. Understanding and leveraging these sources are crucial for effective change leadership.
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Personal Motivation and Ability: Exploring how personal motivation and ability play a role in individual behavior change, and how leaders can influence and support these aspects.
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Social Motivation and Ability: Understanding the social dynamics at play in organizations and how leaders can leverage social motivation and ability to create a supportive environment for change.
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Structural Motivation and Ability: Examining the role of organizational structures and systems in motivating and enabling change, and how leaders can design these structures to facilitate the desired behaviors.
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High-Leverage Behaviors: Identifying high-leverage behaviors that, when changed, can have a significant impact on achieving organizational goals.
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Critical Moments: Recognizing and addressing critical moments, which are specific situations or events that can significantly influence behavior and outcomes.
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Influencing Through Storytelling: The book may highlight the power of storytelling as a tool for influencing change, helping leaders communicate their vision and connect with their audience on a personal level.
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Personal Accountability: Encouraging personal accountability for change, both at the individual and organizational levels, and providing strategies for fostering a culture of accountability.
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Sustaining Change: The authors likely discuss strategies for sustaining change over the long term, ensuring that the desired behaviors become ingrained in the organizational culture.
| Language | English |
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| ISBN-10 | 0071808868 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780071808866 |
| No of pages | 318 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | McGraw-Hill |
| Published Date | 16 Jun 2013 |
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CHANGE YOUR COMPANY. CHANGE THE LIVES OF OTHERS. CHANGE THE WORLD.
An INFLUENCER leads change.
An INFLUENCER replaces bad behaviorswith powerful new skills.
An INFLUENCER makes things happen.
This is what it takes to be an INFLUENCER.
Whether you're a CEO, a parent, or merely a person who wants to make a difference, you probably wish you hadmore influence with the people in your life. But most of us stop trying to make change happen because we believe itis too difficult, if not impossible. We learn to cope rather than learning to influence.
From the bestselling authors who taught the world how to have Crucial Conversations comes the new editionof Influencer, a thought-provoking book that combines the remarkable insights of behavioral scientists and business leaders with the astonishing stories of high-powered influencers from all walks of life. You'll be taughteach and every step of the influence process--including robust strategies for making change inevitable in yourpersonal life, your business, and your world. You'll learn how to:
Identify high-leverage behaviors that lead to rapid and profound change
Apply strategies for changing both thoughts and actions
Marshal six sources of influence to make change inevitable
Influencer takes you on a fascinating journey from San Francisco to Thailand to South Africa, where you'll see how seemingly "insignificant" people are making incredibly significant improvements in solving problems others would think impossible. You'll learn how savvy folks make change not only achievable and sustainable, but inevitable. You'll discover breakthrough ways of changing the key behaviors that lead to greater safety, productivity, quality, and customer service.
No matter who you are or what you do, you'll never learn a more valuable or important set of principles andskills. Once you tap into the power of influence, you can reach out and help others work smarter, grow faster,live, look, and feel better--and even save lives. The sky is the limit . . . for an Influencer.
PRAISE FOR INFLUENCER:
"AN INSTANT CLASSIC! Whether you're leading change or changing your life, this book delivers." -- Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
"Ideas can change the world―but only when coupled with influence--the ability to change hearts, minds, and behavior. This book provides a practical approach to lead change and empower us all to make a difference." -- Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
"Influencing human behavior is one of the most difficult challenges faced by leaders. This book provides powerful insight into how to make behavior change that will last." -- Sidney Taurel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Eli Lilly and Company
"If you are truly motivated to make productive changes in your life, don't put down this book until you reach the last page. Whether dealing with a recalcitrant teen, doggedly resistant coworkers, or a personal frustration that 'no one ever wants to hear my view,' Influencer can help guide you in making the changes that put you in the driver's seat." -- Deborah Norville, anchor of Inside Edition and bestselling author