About the book
Building the Bridge As You Walk On It tells the personal stories of people who have embraced deep change and inspired author Robert Quinn to take his concept one step further and develop a new model of leadership—“the fundamental state of leadership.” The exploration of this transformative state is at the very heart of the book. Quinn shows how anyone can enter the fundamental state of leadership by engaging in the eight practices that center on the theme of ever-increasing integrity—reflective action, authentic engagement, appreciative inquiry, grounded vision, adaptive confidence, detached interdependence, responsible freedom, and tough love. After each chapter, Quinn challenges you to assess yourself with respect to each practice and to formulate a strategy for personal growth.
Editions of Building the Bridge As You Walk On It
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780787971120
- EBook
- ISBN 9780787973605
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Building the Bridge As You Walk On It tells the personal stories of people who have embraced deep change and inspired author Robert Quinn to take his concept one step further and develop a new model of leadership—“the fundamental state of leadership.” The exploration of this transformative state is at the very heart of the book. Quinn shows how anyone can enter the fundamental state of leadership by engaging in the eight practices that center on the theme of ever-increasing integrity—reflective action, authentic engagement, appreciative inquiry, grounded vision, adaptive confidence, detached interdependence, responsible freedom, and tough love. After each chapter, Quinn challenges you to assess yourself with respect to each practice and to formulate a strategy for personal growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Building the Bridge As You Walk On It about?
Building the Bridge As You Walk On It tells the personal stories of people who have embraced deep change and inspired author Robert Quinn to take his concept one step further and develop a new model of leadership—“the fundamental state of leadership.” The exploration of this transformative state is at the very heart of the book. Quinn shows how anyone can enter the fundamental state of leadership by engaging in the eight practices that center on the theme of ever-increasing integrity—reflective action, authentic engagement, appreciative inquiry, grounded vision, adaptive confidence, detached interdependence, responsible freedom, and tough love. After each chapter, Quinn challenges you to assess yourself with respect to each practice and to formulate a strategy for personal growth.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Building the Bridge As You Walk On It?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Business and Management > Management and management techniques > Management: leadership and motivation
Where can I read a sample of Building the Bridge As You Walk On It?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780787971120
Is Building the Bridge As You Walk On It part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Jossey-Bass Leadership Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Building the Bridge As You Walk On It?
Robert E. Quinn
Who is the Publisher of the book Building the Bridge As You Walk On It?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Building the Bridge As You Walk On It is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780787971120) and ebook(ISBN 9780787973605)
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