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"The
Heart of Transformation does beautifully what so many books on change management and leadership fail to do: bring the human element to front and center. Change is not an abstract process that occurs in systems; it is an intensely human process that begins in the change agents themselves and comes to involve all the members of an organization personally. While we take this for granted, it takes a book like this to show us how it works in detail." ("Edgar Schein, Professor Emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management; Chairman of the Organizational Culture and Leadership Institute")
"If you've ever felt alone in your enthusiasm for helping people embrace a digital world, you need to meet
Michael Leckie. Drawing on a wealth of experience as a transformation leader, his passion for change leaps off the page and his advice is as encouraging as it is practical." ("Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife")
"Through a myriad of stories and examples, and sharing of formal and experiential knowledge and personal reflection,
Michael Leckie vividly captures the formidable yet rewarding challenge of changing ourselves in order to integrate humanity and organization to thrive. He labels it 'heart', but there is a lot of 'soul' in this book as well." ("Sue Mohrman, Senior Research Scientist at the USC Marshall Center for Effective Organizations")
"In a world that is changing more rapidly and more profoundly than predicted,
The Heart of Transformation provides keen insights for leaders seeking to scale to these challenges.
Michael Leckie does a terrific job of translating academic theory into actionable advice, while proving it's possible to lead with your head and your heart." ("Joe Whittinghill, Corporate Vice President, Talent, Learning and Insights at Microsoft")
"Change is hard, and this book is a thoughtful guide to all the amazing people who are engaged in leading it. Michael passionately shares, in a voice and vulnerability which I have come to love, a collection of heart-felt questions and insights to help you navigate your way through." ("Mohammed "Khal" Khalid, Global Advisory Director at The Leading Edge Forum")
"This book reminds me how insightful Michael is as a thought leader, adviser, and change agent, both in writing and in person. Michael combines a deep understanding of the human condition, business, and technology. His focus on dealing with the personal aspects of transformation, and the six capabilities we need to succeed, makes this book much more real and usable than many dry, high-level transformation frameworks. Powerful stuff." ("Dave Aron, Unthinker, Vice President and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner")
"It's not easy to write a book that is both simple and profound, and that tackles organizational transformation in such a personal way, but that's the magic of what
Michael Leckie has done. No matter whether you're looking to change a corporation, a start-up, or a small team, you'll find both inspiration and practical advice in this book, the most important of which is to start with your own heart." ("Ron Ashkenas, Partner Emeritus, Schaffer Consulting, and co-author of the Harvard Business Review Leader’s Handbook")
"Leading an organization through this digital revolution is a complex human journey.
Michael Leckie distills his many years of exploration, discovery, and leadership authority into this simple map that walks you through the heart of transformation." ("Mark Bowden, Co-Founder of TRUTHPLANE® and global authority on non-verbal communication")
"Change is about choices, hard choices. There are six that matter most, and
Michael Leckie shows you how to make the call in this invaluable book. Of the six principles he lays out, 'Pathfinding before Path Following' is the one that personally provoked me, challenged me, and opened up for me a new way of thinking about change. It points to the courage and the smarts you need to navigate a new landscape. In
The Heart of Transformation ,
Michael Leckie provides us an invaluable map." ("Michael Bungay Stanier, Bestselling Author of The Coaching Habit, named the #1 Thought Leader in Coaching")
"Many times, discussions about organizational transformation focus on tools, processes, and structures, leaving out of the mix the most important element: people. In
The Heart of Transformation ,
Michael Leckie reminds leaders that to truly transform, you must enable your people with the skills a data-driven world requires to both see and think differently" ("Mike Capone, CEO at Qlik")
