Bending Granite
Leading Change with Purpose
30 + True Stories about Leading Change
These real stories of positive change share the hope that we can make things better, even if you must bend granite to make it happen.
This book is for practitioners of change:
- Team leaders and committee chairs
- Managers and supervisors at all levels
- CEOs, Board Members, and executive leadership
- Consultants
- Educators, trainers, and students
- Anyone working to create change for the better
This book can teach and inspire you as you work to create positive change in your organization.
Stories to inspire positive change
Be Curious, Get Furious, Experiment – sample story
As Kent considers the old proverb, “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” he poses three key questions: How do people learn? Why do people change? And, how do you make change stick?
People in the System
Kathleen Paris, a Bending Granite author, reads her story “Disaster at the Ritzy Restaurant.” She shares a memorable experience that has steered her approach to leading change for many years. Listen as Kathleen focuses on the importance of people in the system.
A Community Learning Together – MAQIN
Barb gives a lesson for a “Community of Practice.” She shares the building blocks for sustaining a quality network – The Madison Area Quality Improvement Network (MAQIN).
Consider sharing your story with our community
The 30+ authors of this book have all been agents of change. They are difference-makers passionate about their organizations who persistently and patiently managed to shape but not break the businesses they loved.
Because you are driven to help your organization or community improve its operations, services, products, and relationships, we share these stories for you to read.
Many of you are leading change and we believe you want to make a difference.
Coming Soon: The opportunity to share your stories.
Resources and Tools
Resources and tools to support your goals can be found on the Resources Page.
