Business - Disruptor
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From Tension to Transformation A Leader's Guide To Generative Change
Janet M. Harvey
Janet M. Harvey, the CEO of the innovative human development company inviteCHANGE, has trained global Fortune 500 leaders for nearly 30 years. She’s done so successfully using the innovative vehicle of Generative Change. As Harvey writes, she wants to “make your head hurt.” And indeed this book does just that as the Generative Change Journey to Generative Wholeness is now made available to a wider audience. It’s all about giving up your “expected identity” and harnessing the tension that results – so that “all of you” is brought to the fore. The book begins with “making it yours” (reflection as active process; fearless use of intuition); moves to Generative Wholeness (trust the unknown; “notice” to build resilience); pulling back for perspective; leadership dilemmas (be alert to autopilot mindset; be curious versus reactive).
And tension as a deliberate tool for solutions and judgment as one for inspiring wonder.
This important book is life- and business-changing.
Business - Disruptor
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Pivoting as a Way of Life: Stop Chasing Unicorns and Product-Market Fit
Joseph Hanna
"Pivoting as a Way of Life" empowers business leaders and innovators to navigate change with confidence and purpose through the Pivoting Life Operating Model (PLOM). In a world where the only constant is uncertainty, this book offers a practical framework using PLOM to embrace pivoting not as a reaction to failure but as a strategic move toward success. By learning to identify when, why, and how to pivot, readers can turn challenges into opportunities, innovate continuously, and create lasting value for their organizations. Drawing from real-world experiences and insights from successful leaders, PLOM makes complex ideas accessible and actionable. Whether you're at a startup looking for your next big opportunity or a product leader in an established company aiming for transformational growth, this book provides the tools to pivot and innovate effectively. Ultimately, PLOM helps readers build resilience, foster innovation, and cultivate disciplines that drive market shifts.