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Summary: Real Change
Review: What is the one, critical factor leaders must consider when seeking real, complete, and sustained change? What is it that will actually minimize or even [destroy] a sincere change effort, if not considered? Whether it be an individual or an entire corporation, what is the single most powerful change-agent one can be exposed to?
In THE HEART OF CHANGE, James P. Kotter not only answers these and other provocative questions, he also provides practical steps and suggestions a leader can implement before, during, and after a period of change. Amazingly enough, Kotter does this, all the while, providing the reader with an interspersal of real-life success stories. This unique combination of practical ideas for change, flavored with true-life tales of change, turns out to be the perfect blend of advice for any leader considering a change effort.
In THE HEART OF CHANGE, Kotter joins the ranks in promoting the idea that people change, not because of a function of their brain, but primarily due to a conversion of their heart. Kotter emphasizes the fact that hard hearts can only be transformed through their emotions. In fact, emotion is the skeleton key that opens even the most resistant heart.
At first glance, some readers may consider this book simply a light-hearted, "Chicken Soup" for leaders, however, after further probing, one soon comes to realize Kotter's recipe of meaty, "Beef Stew".
In the end, influencing, paradigm pioneers seeking complete, sincere and sustained changes must consider what Kotter has to say. Even because of this fact alone, THE HEART OF CHANGE is a must-read for any leader who has been, is in the midst of, or is considering the change process.
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