{"product_id":"love-as-a-change-strategy-innovation-growth-and-transformation-hardcover","title":"Love as a Change Strategy: Innovation, Growth, and Transformation - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMohammad F. Anwar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFrank E. Danna\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJeffrey F. Ma\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bold, Human-Centered Guide to Leading Change That Actually Works\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if your biggest barrier to change isn't strategy, but humanity? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLove as a Change Strategy, \u003c\/i\u003e the team behind the Wall Street Journal bestseller \u003ci\u003eLove as a Business Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e is back--with an urgent, deeply human follow-up. This isn't another dry playbook on change management. It's a wake-up call for leaders who are tired of fear-fueled cultures, toxic \"transformation,\" and surface-level solutions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe truth? Most change fails because people resist what they don't trust--and leaders aren't willing to change themselves first. That's where this book begins. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart memoir, part practical guide, and part leadership journey, \u003ci\u003eLove as a Change Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers inside one company's brutally honest transformation story. Through powerful storytelling, actionable tools, and sharp insights, the authors reveal what happens when you lead change from a place of love--not fear. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy most change efforts collapse--and how to fix them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal stories of failure, ego, and redemption from the authors' own leadership team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA people-first framework to lead adaptive change in any organization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe change principles that build trust, accountability, and forward momentum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to confront resistance, navigate chaos, and make love your change strategy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're leading change (or trying to survive one), this book is your roadmap. Raw, honest, and transformational--\u003ci\u003eLove as a Change Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e is the leadership reset we all need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a world defined by constant disruption, leaders are being asked to change--faster, smarter, and with more pressure than ever before.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut most change efforts fail (miserably). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLove as a Change Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e is not a change management book. It doesn't offer sterile frameworks or surface-level advice. This is change as you've never seen it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's messy. It's emotional. It's human. \u003ci\u003eAnd it starts with love.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA follow-up to the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eLove as a Business Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e, this book reveals change principles that helped Softway reorganize every layer of its business and offers a practical, people-first blueprint for anyone ready to lead lasting change in their life, team, or organization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're rebuilding a company or rediscovering your purpose, this book is an invitation: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo go first. To become the change you've been waiting for. To lead with love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for LOVE AS A CHANGE STRATEGY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"When people feel heard, cared for and part of the shared purpose, they will not fear or fight the change that is inevitable in today's organizations. Let \u003ci\u003eLove as a Change Strategy \u003c\/i\u003ebe your roadmap to a change-embracing organization!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--BOB CHAPMAN, \u003c\/b\u003e CEO at Barry-Wehmiller and Author of \u003ci\u003eEverybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Another great book in the 'Love as' series, tackling the topic of change management with the added elements of culture and humanity. The reader will be challenged to consider long overdue and necessary changes preventing the organization from boldly moving forward without completely disrupting morale and stability. The authors offer personal insights and honest examples to help readers take bold action in practical and considerate ways. I predict this book will be on the shelf of every leader who drives change within their organization, as well as extra copies for those they mentor. Well done!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--KRISTI PITTMAN, \u003c\/b\u003e Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Daikin North America \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This new text offers a deeply authentic and urgently needed framework for personal and organizational transformation grounded in love--not as sentimentality, but as courageous, vulnerable action. What makes this book compelling is its unflinching candor and the way it invites you into a practical yet profound reimagining of leadership, healing, and community. Only read it if you're ready to disrupt harmful norms and re-center humanity in your systems of change.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--DR. JOHN SANCHEZ, \u003c\/b\u003e Clinical Assistant Professor in Mays Business School at Texas A\u0026amp;M University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderful companion to \u003ci\u003eLove as a Business Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLove as a Change Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates that love is not prohibitive but liberative, and that the antithesis of love is not hate but fear. When used with sincerity and curiosity, love becomes the secret sauce that promotes a change-readiness mindset. A must-read for leaders at all levels!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--ESMAEIL PORSA, MD, MBA, MPH, CCHP-A, \u003c\/b\u003e President and CEO at Harris Health System \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"While people drive change, it starts with you. Embracing change is so hard, but perhaps LOVE is all you need to align, rally, and celebrate your people as they power through it. This book packs in fun, relatable stories with actionable ideas to lean into the pain, get into a growth mindset, and make stuff happen!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--JASON McCANN, \u003c\/b\u003e CEO at Vari \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLove as a Change Strategy \u003c\/i\u003emakes it abundantly clear why the necessary, and most challenging, aspect of leading change is first taking 'a good, long look at yourself.' Learning the value of self-awareness from the authors' own stories prepares the reader to guide others on the journey to successful change.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--DR. JOHN FREY, \u003c\/b\u003e Senior Director and Chief Technologist, Sustainable Transformation at Hewlett Packard Enterprise\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSOFTWAY\u003c\/b\u003e (softway.com) is a people-first consulting firm that helps businesses transform through technology, communication, and culture. In 2015, when a toxic workplace culture nearly brought the company to its knees, Softway's leadership team--including authors \u003cb\u003eMOHAMMAD ANWAR\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eFRANK DANNA\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJEFF MA\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eCHRIS PITRE\u003c\/b\u003e--chose a new path: rebuilding the business on its greatest asset--its people. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir first book, \u003ci\u003eLove as a Business Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e, chronicled that journey and sparked a movement to bring humanity back to the workplace. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, in \u003ci\u003eLove as a Change Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e, the authors share the next chapter--a story of reorganization, reinvention, and renewal-- and offer powerful, people-first principles for leading sustainable change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCULTURE+\u003c\/b\u003e (culture-plus.com) was founded in 2021 to scale the impact of transformation. Co-created by the same leadership team, Culture+ delivers immersive leadership experiences, measurement tools, and training that help organizations activate lasting change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLOVE AS A STRATEGY\u003c\/b\u003e (LoveAsAStrategy. com) is the banner for the movement--uniting books, tools, experiences, and stories that prove love belongs at the heart of every business decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.91 x 6.21 x 9.17 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43346167234695,"sku":"9781394332182","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/TFkDdCoDv39781394332182.webp?v=1760871013","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/love-as-a-change-strategy-innovation-growth-and-transformation-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}