Fullan, Michael (Toronto, Canada)

Freedom to Change: Four Strategies to Put Your Inner Drive into Overdrive Fullan, Michael (Toronto, Canada)

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: About the Author vii About the Ontario Principals' Council ix Acknowledgments xi Preface xiii 1 Freedom From or Freedom To 1 2 Simplexity as a Guide for Change 23 3 Autonomy and Cooperation 43 4 Feedback 65 5 Accountability 99 6 Diff usion 129 7 Your Own Best Freedom 153 References 165 Index 171Biographical Note: MICHAEL FULLAN, Order of Canada, is professor emeritus at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. Fullan has won numerous awards for his more than 30 books, and is the author of the bestsellers "Leading in a Culture of Change," "The Six Secrets of Change," and "The Principal: Three Keys to Maximizing Impact." To learn more, visit his website at www.michaelfullan.ca. Jacket Description/Flap: Tired of feeling frustrated and blocked, not just by your own circumstances, but by the actions of others? "Freedom to Change" releases you from the trap of constantly telling yourself that you'd be more successful if only others didn't stand in your way. Written by bestselling author Michael Fullan, this engaging and often irreverent book explores the two kinds of freedom in our daily lives: freedom from obstacles versus freedom to take initiative and act. As Fullan explains, freedom from seemingly immovable barriers has no value in itself until it is partnered with an equally determined sense of what it is you truly want. "What change would you like to bring about for yourself or those around you?" To guide you on your journey to change, Fullan prescribes four dynamically interrelated actions: Seek the right balance between autonomy and cooperation with others; Improve the feedback exchange--give more valuable responses, as well as eliciting, hearing, and accepting feedback more effectively; Build accountability to others into the fabric of our working lives; and Find ways to influence others with the changes we've made and want to spread. These four actions are the guideposts for maximizing 'freedom to change, ' and by navigating your way through them you'll discover your own best freedom and fast-track your future. Filled with illustrative examples from the education, business, and nonprofit sectors, "Freedom to Change" offers recommendations for both individuals and organizations seeking to enhance connectedness "and" independence. Publisher Marketing: Break free to make real change for yourself and others Have you ever felt like your progress was being blocked, not just by your own circumstances, but by the presence and actions of others? "Freedom to Change" releases you from the trap of constantly telling yourself that you'd be more successful at teaching, leading, or contributing to an organization if only others didn't stand in your way. In his engaging, irreverent style, bestselling author Michael Fullan explores the two kinds of freedom in our daily lives: freedom from obstacles versus freedom to take initiative and act. Gaining freedom from barriers has no value in itself until it is partnered with an equally determined sense of what you truly want. What change would you like to bring about for yourself or those around you? Given that human nature and productivity are fundamentally social, Fullan prescribes four dynamically interrelated actions we can take: Consciously seeking a balance between our own autonomy and cooperation with others Improving the feedback exchange--giving more valuable responses, as well as eliciting, hearing, and accepting feedback more effectively Building accountability to others into the fabric of our working lives Finding ways to influence others with the changes we've made and want to spread Illustrated and enriched with examples from education, business, and nonprofit sectors, "Freedom to Change" offers recommendations for both individuals and organizations seeking to enhance connectedness "and" independence.

Contributor Bio:  Fullan, Michael Consulting DescriptionConsulting Description: Leadership Michael Fullan, Order of Canada, is professor emeritus at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. He served as special adviser in education to Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty from 2003 to 2013, and now serves as one of four advisers to Premier Kathleen Wynne. Michael has been awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Edinburgh, University of Leicester, Nipissing University, Duquesne University, and The Hong Kong Institute of Education. He consults with governments and school systems in several countries. Fullan has won numerous awards for his more than 30 books, including the 2015 Grawemeyer prize with Andy Hargreaves for Professional Capital. His books include the best sellers "Leading in a Culture of Change, The Six Secrets of Change, Change Leader, All Systems Go, Motion Leadership, " and "The Principal: Three Keys to Maximizing Impact. "His latest books are" Evaluating and Assessing Tools in the Digital Swamp "(with Katelyn Donnelly), "Leadership: Key Competencies "(with Lyle Kirtman), and "Freedom to Change." To learn more, visit his website at www.michaelfullan.ca. Now, Michael Fullan is offering his experience to you in an eStudy opportunity! Visit http: //www.corwin.com/learning/estudy/fullan.html for more information. Photo: Social Imagery