Transforming Leadership is an outgrowth and extension of Transforming Work, acknowledging and exploring the crucial role of the organizational leadership in transformational change. This was the first practical guide for organizational leaders who wished to implement the concepts of "vision," "alignment," "work spirit," and "purpose" in their organizations. This Second Edition contains the original 20 chapters, plus the authors reflections on their work at the turn of the century.



John D. Adams, Ph.D. is a professor, speaker, author, consultant, and seminar leader. He has been at the...

Transforming Work was the first book to explore the concept of transformational change, its principles, dynamics, and technologies. In 1982, many organizational consultants began using the concept of "transformation" because they found it more descriptive of their work than the concept of "development." Changes in organizational life and processes had become more complex, and the outcomes less certain, than the traditional practice of "Organizational Development" could address. This Second Edition of Transforming Work contains the original collection of 17 chapters from these pioneering...

"Life Changes" provides those who are undergoing significant changes in their lives with an easy-to-follow road map of the normal ups and downs in the adjustment process. The seven stages of any transition process are described with clear advice about what to expect.