Are You Ready to Change?


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No matter where we are in our journeys through life, all of us will inevitably encounter something about ourselvesa thought, a belief, or a behaviorthat needs to change. Dr. Michael E. Frisina relies on his experience as a pastor, teacher, and leadership expert to share key truths from the Holy Bible and practical tools that will empower anyone seeking change to part ways with old habits, thoughts, and emotions and attain a life of spiritual transformation. Within biblical and guiding principles that frame the foundation for creating and sustaining an abundant life in Jesus Christ, Dr. Frisina teaches others how to: rely on a physical connection that creates inner peace and inspired thinking; control thoughts to manage behavior choices; change beliefs and behavior to change circumstances and outcomes; manage emotions to obey the command to be anxious for nothing; improve communication and create emotional connections with others; and develop and sustain highly effective relationships with others, God, and yourself. Are You Ready to Change? offers guidance, tools, and principles that teach how to realize self-awareness, break old habits, and use biblical models to embark on a personal transformational journey into the character, image, and likeness of Jesus Christ.




Are You Ready to Change the World?


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This book is about changing the world, being a rebel and having a go. It's about how we recognise the need for shifts and summon the courage to make those changes, starting at the smallest level and eventually revolutionising the very way we lead our teams, our companies and our world. I've often had people, in work and in life, tell me it seemed I was trying to change the world. I would get ahead of them and, sometimes, myself with wild ideas, and they'd encourage me to slow down, break it down so they could understand where my brain was headed. This would frustrate me when I was younger, but not so much now. Now I'm proud to think big -- and changing the world seems a great place to start. Hence the title for this book.As one of Australia's leading female technologists, I've spent my career looking to the future. I've helped more than 40 companies adjust to the information revolution of the last 20 years. I've supported business leaders looking for ways to survive the turmoil of the digital age and position their companies for growth and prosperity, with an ever-watchful eye toward what's next. Along the way, I've learned a little something about leadership, about what society needs to achieve to be, not only successful, but sustainable. It's clear to me now, as reports about climate change, geopolitical turmoil and global pandemic fill our daily news feeds, that the future is no longer a given. Change at all levels must happen to ensure we even have a tomorrow, let alone the bright one we have the potential to create if we combine good leadership with the amazing technologies in development right now. It's my hope that the insights I provide here, based on my personal experiences and many years working in the field, will help prepare and inspire you to face the challenges the present demands. Now more than ever, we need to lead radically, think differently and bring together diverse teams of people with a range of personalities and perspectives to make real change. Let this book guide you in thinking about the world today and the world we could create tomorrow -- one unlike anything we've known before, where humans and technology become even more closely entwined and a new type of leader answers the call.




Changeology


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An internationally recognized expert on behavior change presents a revolutionary approach to personal improvement that converts scientifically proven techniques into a ninety-day plan with five simple steps.




Are You Ready!


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The world-renowned fitness coach on the hit TV show The Biggest Loser presents his winning approach to lasting weight loss by showing how to get at the root of your overeating problem, followed by a nutritionally savvy diet and unique exercise plan. On The Biggest Loser, Bob Harper gives contestants the practical tools and psychological insights they need to get into the best shape of their lives. The key to his success is the emotional connection he makes with each participant, and he brings that same spirit to Are You Ready! Harper starts with a four-step strategy for getting at the root of negative thought patterns and destructive behaviors, replacing both with a clear way to build self-worth and confidence. With these tools in place, people are empowered to make real, lasting changes in their lives. In an easy-to-follow eating plan, he provides lists of foods that are nutrient-dense and naturally low in calories, more than twenty sample menus, and tips on eating on the run, in restaurants, and on vacation. His fitness plan is geared to making exercise an integral part of daily life with workouts (ranging from 20 to 60 minutes) based on training techniques that tone and strengthen, burn calories, and reshape the body. Woven throughout Are You Ready! are true-life success stories that will keep readers engaged and motivated; bulleted tips, tools, and coping strategies; and sidebars debunking common myths about food and fitness. Whether your goal is losing ten pounds or a hundred, you will find Harper’s message inspiring and his methods a proven path to finally achieving your dream of weight loss and fitness.




Are You Ready for Change?


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This book deals with the prevailing winds of "change" set to bring havoc to America, and how you can be best prepared. Author, Pastor, and Martial Artist, Phil Lewis writes on why we got here as a nation, and what spiritual, social, economic, and physical changes you can make to "fight fire with fire," and ready yourself and your family for extreme hardships to come. He explains the spiritual, moral decay, the ensuing judgment, and the way of escape in Christ. But he also deals with the practical issues of being strong and protected in a crumbling social and economic world, planning ahead, wise investment, change of habits, and necessary physical changes needed to accomplish these things. Included is an analogy of military strategy for self defense as well as a call and the instructions for men to become the "shepherd warriors" they were meant to be. Professor Lewis, as his students call him, adds a handy summary after each chapter, allowing for easy recall of the main points, and a list of resources at the end of the book. Whether a leader of the home, church, business, or community, or simply a concerned citizen of the U.S.A., this is a must-read and eye-opener for all.




Changeability


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Are you falling behind your competitors? Are you too slow getting your products to market? Are your overheads too high? These are just some of the challenges that companies face. However, initiating successful change strategies is far from easy. 70% of all change programmes fail. This book shows how you can make sure that when change happens (and it frequently does) your company is ready for it. Shareholders want to see change take effect immediately, as each day's delay can cost them money or lose them market share, while staff are often suspicious of change, wondering what's in it for them. How do you make sure the change you want happens successfully, that it has everyone's support, and how do you make it stick? The only way to walk this tightrope without falling off is to leave behind the old models and adapt a new practice of change management. Michael Jarrett draws on established research, case examples and his own wide consulting experience to illustrate that current models of step change are largely doomed to failure and proposes a new framework that aligns both the internal and external dynamics of change. In a refreshingly clear and practical approach, Changeability points to a new route to successful change which uses a balanced approach taking account of the four key levers of change. First, take the online diagnostic test to benchmark your organisation against others in terms of your ability to change and to assess your relative strengths and weaknesses. Then use the tools, methods and techniques outlined by Jarrett to develop winning change strategies customised for your company. There are four main groups of strategies, depending upon your situation - so choose the one that's right for you and open the door to accelerated and sustainable change.




READY, Set, Change!: Simplify and Accelerate Organizational Change


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READY, Set, Change! Simplify and Accelerate Organizational Change, is an essential guide for Human Resource, Project Management and Change Professionals. This guide provides a framework for a simpler and faster approach to help individuals and organizations adopt new programs, technological platforms and systems easily and effectively.Through an engaging narrative story - somewhat in the style of Patrick Lencioni, we meet Elizabeth, an HR Manager who is asked to implement a technology change for the physicians and staff at the Healthcare system where she works. Jake, her best friend and project manager of the Electronic Medical Record system and Allie, an Organizational Change Management consultant. Exploring their experience of challenges and opportunities encountered while implementing change with the READY model, allows the reader to identify with the story and apply the model and approach. This book balances the technical details often associated with Organizational Change Management with an engaging narrative which illustrates the use of the techniques and tools to lead change.




Joy From Fear


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“A tremendously empowering book of reflection and discovery . . . invites the reader to engage in practices that nurture the joy and fulfillment of living.” —Michael White, PhD If you find yourself running away from fear, you’re running in the wrong direction. Fear demands that we move toward it, face it, and hear its messages. When we fail to do this, the price is high—chronic anxiety, sleeplessness, damaged relationships, skyrocketing pharmaceutical use, and more. In her enlightening book Joy from Fear, clinical psychologist Dr. Carla Marie Manly explains that fear is not the enemy we thought it was; fear, when faced with awareness, is the powerful ally and best friend we all need. Dr. Manly’s work is firmly based in science but goes far beyond presenting the dry facts. Joy from Fear offers page after page of real-life examples, insights, easy-to-use tools, and life-changing exercises. Coining the term transformational fear, Dr. Manly illuminates the importance of embracing fear’s messages for a transformed life filled with freedom and lasting happiness. “She shows a way, clearly and with certainty, to shift from fear that can tear a life apart to reimagining the role of fear in life.” —Thomas Moore, New York Times–bestselling author of Care of the Soul “An incomparable guidebook for those who wish to achieve lasting mental and emotional transformation.” —Dr. Orchid D. Johnson, PhD, LMFT, LPCC, and Board Certified PTSD Clinician “The concept of ‘transformational fear’ offers a depth of understanding that has been missing . . . Thank you, Dr. Manly, for bringing fear out of the darkness, to its place in the light where it belongs.” —Denise L. Wagner, PsyD, LCSW




Ready to Change


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Have you ever felt like there were things in your life that you wanted to or maybe even needed to change? Who has not? While this book was never intended to be a comprehensive work on all the areas that might need to change in our lives, it can provide you with a starting place and some thoughts which should help you along the way. In this book, you will be challenged to look at several areas of your life. Hopefully, you will see the areas that you need to work on the most and that you will find the strength and courage to let God guide you and change your life into what he truly wants you to be.




Change


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Transform your organization with speed and efficiency using this insightful new resource Incremental improvement is no longer sufficient in helping organizations navigate the complexity, uncertainty and volatility of today's world. In Change: How Organizations Achieve Hard-to-Imagine Results in Uncertain and Volatile Times, authors John P. Kotter, Vanessa Akhtar, and Gaurav Gupta explore how to create non-linear, dramatic change in your organization. You'll discover the emerging science of change that teaches us about how to build organizations – from businesses to governments – that change and adapt rapidly. In Change you'll discover: Why the ability of organizations to deal with threats and take advantage of opportunities in the face of ever greater complexity and uncertainty is being severely challenged In-depth, evidence-based, actionable solutions for dealing with institutional resistance to change Case studies and success stories that describe organizations who have successfully built the ability to change quickly into their DNA A universal approach for how to dramatically improve outcomes from various change efforts, including: strategy execution, digital transformation, restructuring, and more Perfect for managers, executives, and leaders at companies of all types and sizes, Change will also prove to be a valuable asset to other professionals who serve these organizations. This book is for anyone seeking a proven approach for delivering fast, sustainable and comprehensive results.