“The best organizations co-elevate—that is, their people and teams support one another in ways that transform individual relationships and entire organizations. Jake Jacobs knows and embraces this idea. The concepts and tools in Leverage Change are a powerful path to creating this new, proven approach to achieving outstanding results. —Keith Ferrazzi, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Leading Without Authority
“Who needs help dealing with the constant change that is happening in our lives, our organizations, and our world? We all do! Leverage Change is a much needed guide for dealing with change, no matter when or where it appears. Robert Jacobs’s 8 Levers will help you adjust the ways you already manage change to make them work better for you. Read this book, embrace change, and step into a more secure future!” —Ken and Margie Blanchard, cofounders of The Ken Blanchard Companies® and coauthors of Leading at a Higher Level
“Most companies realize that to be competitive in the marketplace requires new and innovative technologies, business models, services, products, and solutions. Those who create this kind of value for customers the fastest win! Smart leaders understand that to achieve this value creation requires that they overcome fixed status quo mindsets. They must find ways to help those they manage change meaningfully and quickly. Jake’s ingenious change levers help us do just that. His methodology is transformational. Starting now, all organizations that are serious about change need to teach Jake’s levers to their leaders, starting with the C-suite!” —Susan Schmitt, Chief HR Officer, Applied Materials
“Now more than ever, we need healing when it comes to relationships between residents and police. Jake Jacob’s Leverage Change is the perfect tool for handling pressure-filled, high-stakes, anxiety-ridden situations. This book helps people get things done in a way that fosters honesty, equity, fairness, and respect. Communities facing this challenge can find a way forward by following the techniques and tools in these pages.” —Jessie Halladay, leader, The Louisville Synergy Project to Further Strengthen Resident/Police Relationships
“My work is to convene global populations of change-makers. What I’ve seen is that the world is facing massive problems that are too complex for any one ‘best solution.’ What we need are many ‘best solutions’ to address the issues concerning different ages, cultures, and communities. That’s what Jake Jacobs’s book Leverage Change provides. He gives us the tools to work together in new and inventive ways. Read this book, use what you learn, and be confident you can make the world a better place.” —Arielle T. Sullivan, facilitator for World Unity Week and the Unity and Peace Global Convergence
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