Social Change Leadership

One of the biggest myths that plagues the business world today is that our ability to network depends on having the “gift-of-gab.” You don’t have to be outgoing to be successful at networking. You don’t have to become a relentless self-promoter. In fact, you don’t have to act like an...

In this accessible guide for activists, scholar Lisa Mueller translates cutting-edge empirical research on effective protest to show how to make movements really matter We are in the middle of a historic swell of activism taking place throughout the world. From Occupy Wall Street and the Arab...

With increasing violence, widening ideological divides, and growing economic inequality, a deeper sense of community is desperately needed. Yet typical ways of engaging people civically and organizationally remain unchanged. In Community, Peter Block explores how authentic community can emerge...

"Subtly altered how I see the world." —Michelle Goldberg, New York Times “[Status and Culture] consistently posits theories I'd never previously considered that instantly feel obvious.” —Chuck Klosterman, author of The Nineties “Why are you the way that you are? Status and Culture...

Introducing the 7 principles for practicing critical hope--because hope isn’t something you have; it’s something you do. Each person has a unique, ever-changing relationship to hope. Hope alone can be transformational--but in moments of despair, or when you’re up against profound injustice...

AN INSTANT #1 BESTSELLER A gripping first-hand account of the January 6th, 2021, insurrection from inside the halls of Congress, from origins to aftermath, as Donald Trump and his enablers betrayed the American people and the Constitution—by the House Republican leader who dared to stand up to...

Change for Good is a new system for making social change through business that reflects Paul’s experience over the last 35 years. One of the core principles of Change for Good is including people with lived experience of social problems in identifying promising solutions and collaborating to bring these solutions to life. This methodology can create impactful and sustainable social change in society in ways that aren’t possible when executives make decisions in their boardrooms that are intended to impact the lives of vulnerable people.

nderstanding the other person's point of view, to see the world from their perspective, can make your life much easier. It can also demonstrate your professional maturity. We offer you a quick checklist that can be done while sitting in the many meetings you attend each week. It can work wonders with your key relationships at work.

Eager to change the world? Learn how you can have a greater social impact through your everyday purchases. The money we routinely spend on food, clothes, gifts, and even indulgences is an untapped superpower. What would happen if we slowed down to make more thoughtful decisions about what we buy?...

This program is read by the author. A landmark audiobook about how we form habits, and what we can do with this knowledge to make positive change We spend a shocking 43 percent of our day doing things without thinking about them. That means that almost half of our actions aren’t conscious...

A USA Today Bestseller A Buddhist Lama and intersectional thought leader shares a guide for those who would dream a more just, ethical world into being. Saints, spiritual warriors, bodhisattvas, tzaddikim—no matter how they are named in a given tradition, they all share a profound wish to free...

A collection of one-on-one discussions with 40 of the world’s greatest thought and action leaders and prominent philanthropic figures. THE BUSINESS OF PHILANTHROPY features diverse insights into the power of strategic philanthropy to inform, inspire and mobilise the next generation of social...

You can choose to be at your very best when giving a presentation to a large or small group. Professional speakers and actors know that a critical success factor is preparing your body for the presentation so you are relaxed and energetic to be at your very best. This segment will help you prepare for a presentation or a big meeting.

In order to maximize your political savvy, you need to become more aware of your power and those who are successfully managing the informal organizational chart around you. We'll give you tips on power and politics that will make you more effective and positively impact your perception in the workplace.

Ever have a project derail due to botched communication? Ever had someone say something you said earlier, and then get credit for it? Irritating, isn't it? To get your ideas heard and remembered, listen to this segment. You'll be much more effective in getting credit for your ideas and keeping your projects on track.

We've all seen people who are amazingly persuasive. We'd all like to be even more effective as persuaders ourselves. We've put together how some of the best persuaders we've seen at Change Masters manage this art. Their tips will help you achieve even better persuasive success.

You have great instincts, but do you always listen to them? Why not? You or those you lead have more to offer than they're currently sharing. We've put together a terrific guide to help you trust your gut effectively. The payback is huge!

Your sense of mature presence and ability to deal with challenge is greatly impacted by the manner in which you take feedback. It can literally knock you out of contention if not handled well. We'll teach you how to act, rather than react, to get maximum value from the feedback you receive.

Dealing with resistance to change when you get a promotion can make or break your first 90 days. Many people are burned out on change, and they can be glassy-eyed at the prospect of anything you suggest. Hear how three respected leaders went through the school of hard knocks, and see what you can borrow from their journey to be more successful. They can help you better navigate the corporate river.

Doesn't it seem as though some people are just impossible to work with at times? If you've ever felt this way, you may be stuck in a cycle of mistrust. When trust breaks down, it's ugly. Rebuilding trust when it has broken down is aided by looking at the cycles of trust, but it also needs some other realizations and applications to make it really work. It's not quick or easy to rebuild broken bridges, but it can be done. We'll help you identify the ways to break out of this spin cycle and start to rebuild.