About the book

Change is, in my experience, a relatively simple activity has often become too difficult for the average leader, and that is a concern because change is the primary role of leaders. However change is often left in the hands of project managers, process implementers, consultants or is assumed to be something that ‘HR knows about’. If leaders ignore change and leave it in the hands of others then change will miss the vital delivery ingredient - leadership.
Leadership of change is not just changing the process and hoping it works, changing the structure because people aren’t doing what you want, texting people to say they are redundant because that was the minimum legal requirement, or throwing out a few e-mails and hoping that will change culture.
Leadership of change is about leadership of hearts and minds. Leadership that inspires people to embrace doing things differently. Leadership that encourages people to take risks and step outside their comfort zone. Leadership that understands that how you make changes has the biggest impact on the success of the change and the future success of the organisation. Leadership that takes the 'ordinary' and puts the 'extra' in it.
This book is all about the impact of leadership in change. It's based on real-life observation of change projects, the actions of leaders (no names mentioned) and the response of people to change. 

​"This is not a book for 'changees'or 'changers'; rather it should be a well thumbed guide for all those who are negotiating the labyrinth of organisations."
Sean Hughes, CEO Financial Markets Authority Nz

"Based on years in the 'change trenches', Martin has succeeded where many have failed"
Mark Bilton, GMD Gloria Jeans Coffees

"This book is an honest, practical and insightful companion for any good leader wanting to learn how to do change well."
George Adams, MD Coca Cola Amatil Nz