Change Anything, Kerry Patterson
Change Anything, Kerry Patterson
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Change Anything
The New Science of Personal Success

Author: Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler

Narrator: Joseph Grenny

Unabridged: 6 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Balance

Published: 04/11/2011


Synopsis

A stunning approach to how individuals can not only change their lives for the better in the workplace, but also their lives away from the office, including (but not limited to) finding ways to improve one's working relationship with others, one's overall health, outlook on life, and so on.

For example, why is it that 95% of all diet attempts fail? Why do New Year's Resolutions last no more than a few days? Why can't people with good intentions seem to make consistent and positive strides?

Based upon the latest research in a number of psychological and medical fields, the authors of Change Anything will show that traditional will-power is not necessarily the answer to these strivings, that people are affected in their behaviors by far more subtle influences. Change Anything shows how individuals can come to understand these powerful and influential forces, and how to put these forces to work in a positive manner that brings real and meaningful results.

The authors present an array of everyday examples that will change and truly empower you to reexamine the way you go about your business and life.

About Kerry Patterson

Kerry Patterson is an international corporate consultant and cofounder of Crucial Learning, a learning company that offers courses in communication, leadership, and performance.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Doc on May 04, 2009

The authors of Crucial Conversations and Crucial Confrontations do it again in their third book. Focused on the question "How do I influence people to change their behavior?" this book breaks it down into six categories of action. Consistent with their earlier works, it is clear and articulate, provi......more

Goodreads review by Robert on April 09, 2010

If you enjoyed Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point but found yourself wishing it were more applicable to your work, I bet you'll enjoy Influencer as much as I did. Now Patterson, et al., don't tell a story the way Gladwell does, so this book isn't as much fun as one of Gladwell's. But it more than......more

Goodreads review by Daniel on May 20, 2013

The five-author team who wrote Influencer believe that any problems – any at all – caused by human behaviour can be changed. The first part of the book puts forth the idea that leadership is influence, and that those who influence are those who create rapid, profound and sustainable behaviour change.......more

Goodreads review by Kim on February 21, 2010

Useful framework for thinking about effecting change, organized into 3 levels (personal, social, and structural), with two elements at each (motivation and ability). I was particularly intrigued by the four processes/strategies that "allow individuals to act in ways that are clearly disconnected from......more

Goodreads review by Toni on March 06, 2013

Every CEO, CFO, COO, parent, teacher, administrator and leader of any kind, should read this book. It has valueable practical information and it is very clearly stated, so you won't be saying, "Wait, what did he say about discipline and rewards beforehand?" Nearly every study in this book has been b......more