Sticky Leaders: The Secret to Lasting Change and Innovation

Description

Most books on change and innovation make it sound as if success is the end result of a carefully followed recipe. But the simple fact is that when it comes to any new venture, failure is the surest horse to bet on. Respected pastor and author, Larry Osborne, explains how understanding this dirty little secret behind change and innovation can bring both stability and creativity to organizations, especially those with teams of people that focus on innovation, creativity, new ideas, and problem-solving. Using the wisdom and principles found in this book, you will be free to lead dynamically without causing uncertainty or insecurity in your organization. In Sticky Leader, you'll learn: * How to foster innovation's most powerful igniters and accelerators while avoiding the most common killers of innovation * How to recognize and break through ceilings of complexity and competency * The six pitfalls of growth and what you can do to avoid them * The three questions every leader needs to ask before launching any new endeavor

Larry Osborne is a teaching pastor at North Coast Church in northern San Diego County. North Coast is widely recognized as one of the most influential and innovative churches in America. Osborne speaks extensively on the subjects of leadership and spiritual formation. His books include Sticky Teams, Sticky Church, 10 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe, and Spirituality for the Rest of Us. He and his wife, Nancy, live in Oceanside, California.

'Larry is a contrarian. When everyone else nods their heads yes, he's often shaking his no. But there is no contemporary Christian leader who writes with more ingenuity, creativity, and insight about leadership. In many ways, he's a modern-day Solomon.' * J. D. Greear, pastor, The Summit Church * 'Very helpful ideas and experiences designed to assist successful entrepreneurs and innovators in both the for-profit and social enterprises.' * Bill Cockrum, Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management * '...honest and practical steps for planning, evaluating, and increasing innovation. Larry's insights will increase any leader's impact on their organization.' * Mel Ming, founding partner, Leadership Development Resources * 'Larry Osborne is an innovative leader who consistently sees the world from a different angle than the rest of us. If you're an innovator or think you want to be, read this book.' * Dave Ferguson, lead pastor, Community Christian Church; NewThing Network * 'I wish I had this book thirty years ago. It's full of wisdom. Practical. Relevant. It's a home run. I'm adding it to our leadership's required reading list.' * Chris Dolson, senior pastor, Blackhawk Church * 'Osborne is a serial innovator. His ideas, concepts, and strategy are worth emulating by anyone who wants to successfully innovate, no matter what the field of endeavor.' * Bill Boyajian, Bill Boyajian and Associates, Inc. *