20 Best Books On Change (2023 Update)

At the heart of john c. thinking for a change answers that with a resounding "yes" — and shows how changing your thinking can indeed change your life. drawing on the words and deeds of many of the world's greatest leaders and using interactive quizzes, this empowering book helps you assess your thinking style, guides you to new ones, and step by step teaches you the secrets of: big-picture thinking — seeing the world beyond your own needs and how that leads to great ideas. focused thinking — removing mental clutter and distractions to realize your full potential. creative thinking — stepping out of the "box" and making breakthroughs. shared thinking — working with others to compound results. – reflective thinking — looking at the past to gain a better understanding of the future …and much more. here america's most trusted and admired motivational teacher examines the very foundation of success and self-transformation. illuminating and life-changing, thinking for a change is a unique primer not on what to think, but how to best use one of your most precious possessions: your mind.

Change your habits, change your life is the follow-up to tom corley's bestselling book rich habits. thanks to his extensive research of the habits of self-made millionaires, corley has identified the habits that helped transform ordinary individuals into self-made millionaires. success no longer has to be a secret passed down among only the elite and the wealthy. no matter where you are in life, change your habits, change your life will meet you there, and guide you to success.

The health and fitness industry is huge, highly competitive, and often confusing to navigate. this one-of-a-kind book helps you make sense of the chaos, laying out a clear roadmap for career success—for both established professionals and anyone just getting started. with thousands of certifications, seminars, websites, and gurus promising advice, it's difficult for even the best pros to turn their passion for health and fitness into meaningful—and measurable—success. in this definitive career guide, john berardi—co-founder of precision nutrition, founder of change maker academy, and one of the most successful people in the history of the health and fitness industry—shares his blueprint for becoming the ultimate change maker, one with a powerful purpose, an enthusiastic client base, and the ability to fund your own ideal lifestyle. whether you're new to the industry and looking for a head-start, or you're already an expert but need a fresh approach, consider this your go-to career guide. with six helpful steps, this book covers the range of logistical, financial, psychological, and practical issues that every health and fitness pro needs to know, including how to: – choose your specialty based on your unique strengths – identify what your clients really want and deliver it every time – build new relationships and become a next-level coach – get new clients, make more money, and manage a thriving business – nurture and protect your most precious asset, your reputation – create a life-long, growth-oriented continuing education plan if you work as a trainer, nutritionist, functional medicine doctor, group instructor, rehab specialist, or health coach—or you eventually want to—this step-by-step guide will help you turn your passion for health and fitness into work you find joy in, your clients into raving fans, and your career into something powerful, meaningful, and change-making.

“[a] uniquely inclusive perspective that will inspire conviction, passion, and action.” —kirkus reviews (starred review) an empowering, engaging young readers guide to understanding and battling climate change from the expert and bestselling author of this changes everything and on fire, naomi klein.warmer temperatures. fires in the amazon. superstorms. a movement is already underway to combat not only the environmental effects of climate change but also to fight for climate justice and make a fair and livable future possible for everyone. and young people are not just part of that movement, they are leading the way. they are showing us that this moment of danger is also a moment of great opportunity—an opportunity to change everything.

Changeling considers the craft as a vessel, a container for ideas and approaches that help clarify the path to sovereignty and effective practical magic. when integrated into a life, the qualities and practices discussed in the book can lead to a more beneficial understanding of self and the world.

But, as dr. dr. adams uses a highly engaging fable to illustrate how great results begin with great questions. the book’s hero, ben knight, learns such breakthrough insights and undergoes a transformative journey. it tells us how to change our questions and our mindsets for the most rewarding outcomes. the book contains a new chapter delving into what neuroscience reveals about managing our stresses and fears more effectively using methodssuch as those described in this book. it includes powerful and practical tools that help readers switch from a constricting judger to an expansive learner mindset, achieve the results they desire, and foster breakthroughs.

Change your thinking change your life "every line in this book is bursting with truth, wisdom, and power. brian tracy is the preeminent authority on showing you how to dramatically improve your life. let him be your guide. i've learned so much from brian myself that i can't thank him enough!" —robert g. allen, #1 new york times bestselling author "this book gives you a step-by-step system to transform your thinking about yourself and your potential, enabling you to achieve greater success in every area of your life." —lee iacocca, chairman, lee iacocca & associates "once again, brian tracy has written an incredible book which shows individuals how to delve into their inner resources so that they can not only identify realistic goals but develop a plan on how to achieve these goals. this book promises to be a bestseller and to influence the lives of so many. it is must reading." —sally pipes, president, pacific research institute "outstanding! brian tracy's change your thinking, change your life is a must-read. use the powerful 'mental software' program in this book to tap your vast inner resources and bring the life you've been dreaming about into reality." —ken blanchard, coauthor of the one minute manager and full steam ahead! "as usual, brian tracy has hit another home run with change your thinking, change your life. it's a must-read!" —mac anderson, founder, successories, inc. "brian's new book, change your thinking, change your life, will show you how to attract the people and resources you need to achieve any goal you set for yourself." —tony jeary, mr. presentation, author of life is a series of presentations "this is a masterful book laden with wisdom and knowledge. it'll catapult you from intention to implementation. it arms you with the information and insights you need to achieve success and significance in your life." —nido r. qubein, founder, national speakers association foundation chairman, great harvest bread company

Can people make positive changes in their lives that really last? dr. baker has been trying to answer this question for the past twenty-five years as a clinical psychologist. to discover the answer, he went on a quest to find people who have changed their lives in the most dramatic ways, ending up in the largest maximum-security prison in the united states, located in angola, louisiana. once the most brutal prison in the country, angola was transformed into one of the most effective sites for rehabilitation in the united states. baker uses stories from inside angola, along with his decades of experience as a clinical psychologist, to share with readers the amazing human potential for change and personal growth.

Do you feel you could be achieving more in life, but don't know how? how did i let it get this bad?" you are as worthy, capable, and deserving of achieving anything you want as anyone else in this world. this book will provide you with simple tools to unlock your true potential and enact positive and long-lasting change in any area of your life. in this book you will discover… …the ability to realize, visualize and unlock your true potential. …the simple, easy-to-apply concepts you can use immediately to enact long-lasting change within any area of your life. …that where you are in life is because of the choices you have made in the past, but where you are going depends completely on the choices you make today. so what are you waiting for? this ridiculously simple guide to creating the life of your dreams through healthy choices will open your eyes to the endless possibilities that lay before you. join me on this journey of self-discovery, hyperawareness and massive actions, as you create the life of your dreams through making healthy choices.

Far too frequently, patients leave the doctor's office or hospital feeling confused, angry, or neglected. healthcare leaders recognize this problem, but in their focus on patients (and sometimes financials), they often overlook the true key to lasting patient loyalty and satisfaction: their employees.patients come second shakes up the traditional healthcare model, arguing that in order to care for and retain patients, leaders must first create exceptional teams and find ways to engage nurses, administrative staff, physicians, supervisors, and even housekeeping staff and switchboard operators. by connecting employees' work with a higher purpose and equipping them with the tools to become leaders themselves, patient care can be dramatically transformed. and with continuing healthcare changes on the horizon and ever-rising pressure to acquire and keep patients, doing so now is more important than ever.britt berrett, president of an 898-bed hospital, and paul spiegelman, founder and ceo of a successful patient-experience company, are the perfect guides to the changes needed in healthcare leadership. with a rich combined experience in their field, they have filled each chapter with an abundance of engaging, insightful stories and write with a humor and friendliness that balances and enhances the urgency of their message.

Change is one of the great paradoxes of life. while change, or the possibility of change, is a key source of positive energy and even excitement, it is also a source of extreme personal stress and anxiety. change basics offers a single reference point for anyone seeking to understand, manage, and lead change. in addition to useful tools, tips, and strategies that will enable you to skillfully introduce and manage change, this book offers an essential baseline education on the effects of change and why people tend to resist it. the practical advice provided in this book is enhanced by a powerful four-phase model that will help you understand and respond to the emotional journey most people follow during a change initiative. in addition, change basics offers content on more nuanced aspects of change, including: -using appreciative inquiry methods to identify issues and organizational assets that will facilitate change, -understanding the importance of an effective communication strategy to support change efforts, -building employee resilience to face change, -understanding and clarifying roles and responsibilities of change leaders and managers.

Organizational change is accelerating and companies know they need to be more agile and capable of continuous change. this presents a huge challenge for most organizations. let's face it. that is about to change. charting change was created to give managers the tools they need to organize desired changes in a way that steps a group of people through the change planning process, accumulating buy-in and an understanding of what it will take to execute, all along the way. everything about this book, from the chapter page illustrations to the toolkit itself is designed to make change more accessible and more human, blending the technical and artistic elements of its pursuit. readers will learn how to effectively plan for change and will be provided with best practices for organizational change.

People all over the world today are crying out for change, specifically in the areas of sustainability, social justice and economic justice.. the two most important sectors in delivering the prayers for change are our governments, and corporate leaders. this book uses our global existential threats as the case study for transformation planning and implementation. the information is presented in four sections that: clarify our reality – identify the root cause/s – introduce transformation leadership skills and proposed solution models. the information shared would be helpful to: individuals trying to understand the reality of our situation as a species, advocates promoting responsible leadership and justice, and businesses implementing change initiatives geared towards sustainability. this is a concise guide for corporate leaders, public service and government officials, advocates, educators and anyone else involved in the advancement of sustainability and social justice.

Use change as a competitive tool and efficiently move organizations through the change process. thriving through change is not a book of theories, but a change leader's practical guide focused on supercharging the change implementation process. templates, checklists, and advice help to walk you through.

Astute leaders know that upskilling, culture change, and mindset are critical ingredients for successful digital change – but do not know how to change those quickly enough to keep up with pace of technological change. that is because our 20th-century change models are not up to the challenge of 21st century digital transformation and the future of work – and that explains mc – kinsey's finding that only 25% of digital transformations succeed. – in impact, globally recognized culture change expert, paul gibbons gives leaders 21st-century change tools and models that are based on up-to-the-minute research in behavioral sciences, complexity theory, agile methods, information science, and more. – gibbons shows leaders that "the more technologically-enabled workplaces become (ai and robotics), paradoxically, the more important the "human" becomes – community, purpose, connection, empathy, relationships, and trust." in a world where advancing human capability is critical, leaders need to lead learning." then, using that idea of leader as learner, gibbons illustrates and how learning can happen faster and more efficiently through understanding the latest research and making appropriate use of 21st-century learning technology. – impact is about leading change, and about those "upgrades" to the human side of organizations, leading, learning, communicating, changing, collaborating, deciding, and engaging. as computers do more of our thinking for us, taking over many of our cognitive tasks, our "competitive advantage" is in the social domain. the upside is liberation from cognitive drudgery; the challenge is to raise our game and to become better at what makes us distinctively human – the social, the collaborative, the creative, the visionary. – leaders will learn through case studies from leading business (such as google and microsoft) and insights from the latest "human sciences" which will show them that – "shared purpose is more important than traditional incentives; empathy, trust, and psychological safety beat old school methods of behavior change; behavioral science sometimes produces major results through small tweaks to the environment; constant engagement works better than town halls, workshops, and focus groups; and technology-enabled dialog with stakeholders works better than surveys do."

Change your company. change the lives of others. an influencer leads change. an influencer replaces bad behaviors with 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 had more influence with the people in your life. from the bestselling authors who taught the world how to have crucial conversations comes the new edition of influencer, a thought-provoking book that combines the remarkableinsights of behavioral scientists and business leaders with the astonishing stories of high-powered influencersfrom all walks of life. you'll be taught each and every step of the influence process–including robust strategies for making change inevitable in your personal 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. no matter who you are or what you do, you'll never learn a more valuable or important set of principles and skills. 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

Learn how to be a leader in business by spearheading change in your organization, a vital skill for every executive. implementing organizational change-theory into practice provides a framework upon which readers can understand and analyze effective change management. the second edition has been updated to reflect the latest data and research in organizational change. chapters have been rewritten and reorganized to improve students' understanding of the big picture. new technologies have been included in this revision to keep students up to date with current trends. key topics: organizational change; theories of effective change implementation; mutual engagement and shared diagnosis; organizational redesign; developing human resources; reinforcing new behaviors; organizational culture and change; leading change market: organizational change is a vital skill for every executive and business leader. in a fast-paced business world, firms need to be able to respond to fluctuating environments with equally adept changes in their own procedures and goals.

In a constantly changing business climate, all managers must be able to manage change in their organisation. the most difficult aspect of this process is implementing change because of the implications for jobs, working relationships, rewards and working conditions. managing change successfully advocates an active approach to learning and builds on our knowledge of how adults learn. this practical book will help students understand how to gain the co-operation of others in implementing change, and how to help themselves and others cope with the stress of change. central to the learning process is the development of visual representations of the mental models that influence our thinking. this book encourages readers to review and modify their models and assumptions in the light of interactions with fellow managers and the practical knowledge derived from influential theories. the book is divided into three sections: an introduction to the learning approach and tools 15 case histories recounted by managers involved in implementing change in diverse settings learning to use the experiences embedded in the cases and one's own experiences and theories in the literature, to develop effective leadership skills in implementing change this book is an essential aid to improving the ability to implement change successfully. it is especially suitable for managers attending executive development, mba and other postgraduate programmes that include managing change.

Change your company. change the lives of others. an influencer leads change. an influencer replaces bad behaviors with 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 had more influence with the people in your life. from the bestselling authors who taught the world how to have crucial conversations comes the new edition of influencer, a thought-provoking book that combines the remarkableinsights of behavioral scientists and business leaders with the astonishing stories of high-powered influencersfrom all walks of life. you'll be taught each and every step of the influence process–including robust strategies for making change inevitable in your personal 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. no matter who you are or what you do, you'll never learn a more valuable or important set of principles and skills. 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

Learn how to be a leader in business by spearheading change in your organization, a vital skill for every executive. implementing organizational change-theory into practice provides a framework upon which readers can understand and analyze effective change management. the second edition has been updated to reflect the latest data and research in organizational change. chapters have been rewritten and reorganized to improve students' understanding of the big picture. new technologies have been included in this revision to keep students up to date with current trends. key topics: organizational change; theories of effective change implementation; mutual engagement and shared diagnosis; organizational redesign; developing human resources; reinforcing new behaviors; organizational culture and change; leading change market: organizational change is a vital skill for every executive and business leader. in a fast-paced business world, firms need to be able to respond to fluctuating environments with equally adept changes in their own procedures and goals.