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REcommended Reads: Transitions and Change Manage
Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes by William Bridges
Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes by William Bridges
Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes by William Bridges
William Bridges’ classic book explores the inner psychological process that occurs during major life transitions. Bridges outlines the three stages of transition—Ending, Neutral Zone, and New Beginning—offering valuable insights into navigating the emotional challenges that come with change.
This book is essential for understanding how to manage both personal and professional transitions, emphasizing that the key to successful change lies in embracing the psychological process rather than resisting it.
Leading Change by John P. Kotter
Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes by William Bridges
Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes by William Bridges
John Kotter’s "Leading Change" is a seminal work in the field of change management, outlining an 8-step process for successfully leading organizational change. Kotter emphasizes the importance of creating urgency, building a guiding coalition, and embedding new approaches into the culture.
This book is essential for leaders facing organizational transitions, offering a clear and actionable roadmap to navigate the complexities of change while ensuring long-term success.
ADKAR by Jeffrey M. Hiatt
Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes by William Bridges
Influencer by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, et al.
Jeffrey Hiatt introduces the ADKAR model, a practical framework for managing change by focusing on the human side of the process. ADKAR—Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement—provides a structured approach to help individuals and organizations transition smoothly through change.
This book is crucial for anyone involved in change management, offering actionable steps to ensure that transitions are not only implemented but also sustained over time.
Influencer by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, et al.
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
Influencer by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, et al.
"Influencer" combines research from social psychology with practical case studies to provide a comprehensive framework for driving change. The book identifies six key sources of influence that can be leveraged to change behavior and create lasting impact.
This is particularly useful in managing transitions, as it offers strategies to influence not only personal behavior but also the behavior of others, making it a vital resource for leaders guiding teams through periods of change.
The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
Mel Robbins introduces a simple but powerful tool to help overcome procrastination and hesitation: the 5 Second Rule. By counting backward from five and immediately taking action, this method can interrupt negative thought patterns and build confidence.
This book is particularly relevant for those facing transitions, as it provides a practical strategy to push through the fear and uncertainty that often accompany change, and get into action, helping readers take control of their lives during pivotal moments.
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
In "Lean In," Sheryl Sandberg addresses the challenges women face in achieving leadership roles and offers practical advice for navigating career transitions. She encourages women to take risks, pursue their ambitions, and find balance between work and life.
While the book focuses on gender and leadership, its principles are broadly applicable to anyone undergoing professional transitions or seeking to drive meaningful change in their careers, providing tools to lean into new opportunities and challenges.
Leadership and People Management Books
Work-Life Balance and Career Development Books
SELF-DISCOVERY TOOLS
Strengthsfinder based on Clifton Strengths
This assessment, developed by Gallup, helps individuals identify their dominant strengths from a list of 34 talent themes. The cost of $20-$50 typically includes an online test and a basic report with the results. However, for a more comprehensive interpretation and analysis of the strengths, additional fees may apply. It's important to note that purchasing the book "StrengthsFinder 2.0" by Tom Rath provides a unique access code to take the assessment online, making the test itself included in the book's cost. This allows individuals to self-explore their strengths in-depth through the book's accompanying resources.
👉 https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/254033/strengthsfinder.aspx
ViaCharacter Strengths
The ViaCharacter Strengths assessment is based on positive psychology and helps individuals uncover their top character strengths. The free test provides results highlighting the individual's four highest strengths, while purchasing more detailed reports starts at $20. It offers valuable insights into personal strengths and can be a powerful tool for personal and professional development.
DiSC model
A simple yet impactful model, the DiSC assessment measures individuals' behavioral preferences across four dimensions: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. It offers valuable insights into how people interact and communicate, enhancing self-awareness and interpersonal relationships. Free resources are available online, but comprehensive assessments may cost around $50-$100.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The MBTI is a popular personality assessment that categorizes individuals into 16 personality types based on preferences related to extraversion/introversion, sensing/intuition, thinking/feeling, and judging/perceiving. While a basic test is available online, more in-depth assessments and debriefings are offered at varying prices. To note though, he MBTI has been a subject of debate and criticism for its lack of scientific rigor and empirical support compared to other established personality assessments.
👉https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/
Cultural Map - Personal Profile Tool
The Cultural Map is a self-assessment that helps individuals understand their cultural preferences across dimensions like communication, decision-making, and leadership. It offers insights on how your cultural profile aligns or contrasts with others, improving interactions in multicultural settings. This tool can also be used at the team level to enhance cross-cultural collaboration. Pricing for individual reports starts at $9.95 for 24-hour access, with extended options up to $84.95 for one year. The Team Mapping Tool is available starting at $98 for up to 7 members.
👉 https://erinmeyer.com/tools/
Personal Directions by MRG
MRG's Personal Directions assessment focuses on motivation and provides valuable insights into an individual's drivers, values, and goals. It consists of three assessments: Appraise Your World™, measuring where a person places their energy and efforts, World Outcomes™, measuring how they feel about the world they have created, and the Individual Directions Inventory™ (IDI), which measures intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Pricing for these assessments may vary, starting at approximately $240 for IDI only and about $400 for the full Personal Directions assessment.
Leadership assessment tool (LEA360) by MRG
MRG offers the Leadership assessment tool (LEA360), which focuses specifically on leadership competencies and behaviors. This assessment provides a comprehensive view of an individual's leadership strengths and areas for development by collecting feedback from multiple perspectives, including self-assessment and input from colleagues, managers, and direct reports. The LEA360 offers a robust analysis of leadership effectiveness and comes with a personalized debriefing to help individuals understand and leverage their leadership strengths. Pricing for the LEA360 assessment may vary, depending on customization and the number of raters involved. It is recommended for individuals seeking to enhance their leadership skills and capabilities.
NEW - Team Assessment Tools
Unlock Your Team’s Potential Through Self-Awareness
Many individual assessment tools can also be used at the team level to improve collaboration and cohesion. The Cultural Map helps teams navigate cross-cultural differences, while the Individual Directions Inventory™ (IDI) uncovers what drives or drains each member, promoting transparency and reducing conflict. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) enhances understanding of personality dynamics, leading to better decision-making, and StrengthsFinder identifies and harnesses individual strengths to optimize team performance.
These tools offer valuable insights that help teams communicate more effectively, respect differences, and work together more productively. If you're considering using any of these assessments for your team, feel free to reach out to me for guidance.
