From Tension to Transformation: A Leader's Guide to Generative Change

Adapting to our new normal post-pandemic poses multiple challenges for today's business leaders. Janet Harvey's real-world guidance helps you change this new Tension To Transformation. Based on extensive background in significant corporate roles BEFORE becoming a coach, Janet now brings the two worlds together with outstanding research, interviews, and real-world insights.The book provides excellent insights on how the leaders' mindset is critical to preparing to lead others through the Transformation. She outlines different personal stances that enhance your ability to see what the Tensions are and how those can accelerate the Transformation that businesses critically need.Chapter 5 gives specific examples of Seven Common Leader Dilemmas. She then walks you through approaches that have been tried – some that worked and some that are "learning opportunities." The framework consistently points back to the most essential element – being generative. Letting these events create the needed change – internally first, and then with those around you.The book provides "norming" critical to help the best leaders lead (and thrive) on the continuing changes needed in a workplace that has required this – for over 30 years. I have personally worked with Janet for the last few years, and her heart and insights are honest and worth diving in and trying them out for you and your team.