Tod Bolsinger 
Invest in Transformation 
Quit Relying on Trust

There is no transformation without trust, but trust is not transformation. We must learn how to invest trust for transformation.Groups that have become skeptical need leadership to refuel a sense of community and continuity if change is going to happen. But trust can be easily hoarded or squandered. This Practicing Change volume from Tod Bolsinger outlines steps to envision trust for the sake of growth.In this essential Christian leadership resource, you'll find:- Wisdom on reviving trust within your community to enable transformative growth- Practical advice from experienced Christian leader and bestselling author Tod Bolsinger- Brief and accessible chapters sprinkled with colorful illustrations- Real-life case studies and balcony time exercises for teams The Practicing Change Series from Tod Bolsinger offers an engaging introduction to how we process organizational change and come through with renewed mission and vision. Each of the four illustrated volume opens and closes with a case study and includes balcony time exercises for teams to process together. Also available: How Not to Waste a Crisis, The Mission Always Wins, and Leading Through Resistance.

Table of Content

Foreword to the Practicing Change Series by Marty Linsky
About the Practicing Change Series
Introduction: Trust and Transformation
1. A Leadership Story: After the Gala
2. Old Mindset: Secure Leaders Maintain a Big Trust Account
3. New Skill Set Part 1: Create a Holding Environment
4. New Skill Set Part 2: Clarify Your Charism
5. New Skill Set Part 3: Pay Attention to Pain Points
6. Adaptive Reset: Invest Trust in Transformation
7. The Story Continues: Beyond the Bouquets and Balloon Sprays
Acknowledgments
Discussion Guide: Take Your Team to the Balcony
Notes

About the author

Marty Linsky is a professor at the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government and a co-founder with Ronald A. Heifetz of Cambridge Leadership Associates. He has published extensively on leadership, management, politics, and education.