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Change: Learn to Love It, Learn to Lead It
This book will give you all you need to understand change, to adapt to change, and to inspire others to do the same. The pace of change is greater than ever. We all face new challenges every day in our jobs and in our personal lives. Those who can handle change are the most fulfilled. Those who fear change will find it hardest to thrive. As a head teacher, Richard Gerver famously transformed a failing school into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world—in just two years. He inspired staff and teachers to reach their full potential. As a hugely popular speaker and author, he now helps individuals and companies to embrace change. This book is his powerful personal reflection on change. Full of wisdom and practical insights, it will help you in any situation you face. Whether you are leading a company through change or looking for a new direction in life, let Richard Gerver be your guide.
256 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2013
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Richard Gerver
6 books12 followersRichard Gerver has been described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation. He is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author and world-renowned thinker.
Richard began his career in education, most notably as headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School. In just two years, famously transformed into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world. He was celebrated by UNESCO and the UK Government for its incredible turnaround.
Richard has since transitioned to the global stage where he uses his trademark humour and natural style to deliver passionate, provocative and authentic speeches. He draws upon the first-hand experiences and unique insights garnered from frontline education to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change and innovation. His ability to connect experiences across many seemingly different environments helps people to expand their thinking and perception of potential. It is this authenticity and uniqueness which has helped Richard win him global acclaim and invitations to speak on the most recognised stages, including TED, the RSA and BBC radio.
Richard Gerver has been described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation. He is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author and world-renowned thinker.
Richard began his career in education, most notably as headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School. In just two years, famously transformed into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world. He was celebrated by UNESCO and the UK Government for its incredible turnaround.
Richard has since transitioned to the global stage where he uses his trademark humour and natural style to deliver passionate, provocative and authentic speeches. He draws upon the first-hand experiences and unique insights garnered from frontline education to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change and innovation. His ability to connect experiences across many seemingly different environments helps people to expand their thinking and perception of potential. It is this authenticity and uniqueness which has helped Richard win him global acclaim and invitations to speak on the most recognised stages, including TED, the RSA and BBC radio.
The three core principles underpinning Richard's philosophy are communication, empowerment and impact. He argues that great leadership is first and foremost about serving the needs of the people who work for you. His mantra: systems and structures change nothing; people do.
Having successfully transitioned from teacher to thought leader, Richard has had the opportunity to regularly advise governments and major corporations globally, including Google, Visa, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Harrods, Puig and Telefonica. His unique experience and insight into realising human potential also see him working in elite sport, with Olympic and Paralympic coaches, EPL Soccer coaches, England Golf and professional cricket teams. He has recently started working with the British music industry to help develop a capacity for forward, proactive and sustainable change.
Richard is also a bestselling author. His first book, Creating Tomorrow’s Schools Today (now in its second edition), has become a seminal text around the world for those engaged in the transformation of education. His other books are explorations of human potential, leadership and success. In Change and Simple Thinking, Richard explores the world beyond school, through the eyes of an educator. Both have received critical and public success; both achieving global bestseller status. All his books have been translated into a multitude of languages including Spanish, Chinese and Korean.
Most importantly, Richard is always humbled to be able to share his lifelong commitment to living, learning and laughing.
Richard began his career in education, most notably as headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School. In just two years, famously transformed into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world. He was celebrated by UNESCO and the UK Government for its incredible turnaround.
Richard has since transitioned to the global stage where he uses his trademark humour and natural style to deliver passionate, provocative and authentic speeches. He draws upon the first-hand experiences and unique insights garnered from frontline education to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change and innovation. His ability to connect experiences across many seemingly different environments helps people to expand their thinking and perception of potential. It is this authenticity and uniqueness which has helped Richard win him global acclaim and invitations to speak on the most recognised stages, including TED, the RSA and BBC radio.
Richard Gerver has been described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation. He is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author and world-renowned thinker.
Richard began his career in education, most notably as headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School. In just two years, famously transformed into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world. He was celebrated by UNESCO and the UK Government for its incredible turnaround.
Richard has since transitioned to the global stage where he uses his trademark humour and natural style to deliver passionate, provocative and authentic speeches. He draws upon the first-hand experiences and unique insights garnered from frontline education to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change and innovation. His ability to connect experiences across many seemingly different environments helps people to expand their thinking and perception of potential. It is this authenticity and uniqueness which has helped Richard win him global acclaim and invitations to speak on the most recognised stages, including TED, the RSA and BBC radio.
The three core principles underpinning Richard's philosophy are communication, empowerment and impact. He argues that great leadership is first and foremost about serving the needs of the people who work for you. His mantra: systems and structures change nothing; people do.
Having successfully transitioned from teacher to thought leader, Richard has had the opportunity to regularly advise governments and major corporations globally, including Google, Visa, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Harrods, Puig and Telefonica. His unique experience and insight into realising human potential also see him working in elite sport, with Olympic and Paralympic coaches, EPL Soccer coaches, England Golf and professional cricket teams. He has recently started working with the British music industry to help develop a capacity for forward, proactive and sustainable change.
Richard is also a bestselling author. His first book, Creating Tomorrow’s Schools Today (now in its second edition), has become a seminal text around the world for those engaged in the transformation of education. His other books are explorations of human potential, leadership and success. In Change and Simple Thinking, Richard explores the world beyond school, through the eyes of an educator. Both have received critical and public success; both achieving global bestseller status. All his books have been translated into a multitude of languages including Spanish, Chinese and Korean.
Most importantly, Richard is always humbled to be able to share his lifelong commitment to living, learning and laughing.
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October 15, 2018
I loved the change apps! They summarized the chapters giving the short but sweet advices that you could apply to your life.
July 29, 2018
This is a particularly great, easy read for anyone involved or interested in working within education.
I am generally a little dubious of 'self help' books, and this one is definitely marketed as one. However, it is highly recommended by the great educationalist Sir Ken Robinson and so I was curious to see whether it could illuminate anything before I embark within the world of education.
Richard Gerver uses his own experiences as constant examples of how to embrace life changes which could be seen as quite irritating at times, especially as he has come from a privileged background. However, this book is a wonderful example of how privilege does not have to equal self-righteousness. Gerver has a very open and healthy state of mind which makes reading this book a pleasure.
The most interesting thing he sheds light on is how we are all born natural learners, with an instinctive curiosity. It is only as we grow older that we often become more complacent and lazy and find it harder to admit that there are things we don't know (and therefore find it harder to learn). There is undoubtedly much more academic books on this subject so it is nice to read it in this much more simple, self-help format.
I am generally a little dubious of 'self help' books, and this one is definitely marketed as one. However, it is highly recommended by the great educationalist Sir Ken Robinson and so I was curious to see whether it could illuminate anything before I embark within the world of education.
Richard Gerver uses his own experiences as constant examples of how to embrace life changes which could be seen as quite irritating at times, especially as he has come from a privileged background. However, this book is a wonderful example of how privilege does not have to equal self-righteousness. Gerver has a very open and healthy state of mind which makes reading this book a pleasure.
The most interesting thing he sheds light on is how we are all born natural learners, with an instinctive curiosity. It is only as we grow older that we often become more complacent and lazy and find it harder to admit that there are things we don't know (and therefore find it harder to learn). There is undoubtedly much more academic books on this subject so it is nice to read it in this much more simple, self-help format.
May 29, 2024
Richard Gerver, a local lad, changed a failing school, threatened with closure into a thriving, flagship for the UK. He clearly understands the need for change and how to achieve, as evidenced through his actions and his explanations in this book. Change is threatening. Threats create fear. Fear stifles effort and progress unless properly controlled and chanelled. Change shows us how to do this. Great book.
August 29, 2021
No me gustó.
Lo mas evocador fue el titulo.
Me hizo pensar que el cambio es inevitable, estamos en constante proceso de transformación. Eso es algo bello y no deberíamos intentar frenarlos, adaptemonos y disfrutemoslo.
No hace falta todo un libro para darse cuenta
Lo mas evocador fue el titulo.
Me hizo pensar que el cambio es inevitable, estamos en constante proceso de transformación. Eso es algo bello y no deberíamos intentar frenarlos, adaptemonos y disfrutemoslo.
No hace falta todo un libro para darse cuenta
June 4, 2018
Enjoyed lots of this book.
December 17, 2018
Some interesting pointers. He talks a lot about his own life experiences, not just a straightforward self help book
March 24, 2020
Loved it
I loved the fact it's personal yet informative. It helps you see beyond. I also like the experiences he added from other people.
I loved the fact it's personal yet informative. It helps you see beyond. I also like the experiences he added from other people.
July 15, 2013
Loy Machedo's Book Review - Change by Richard Gerver
If there is an endorsement by Sir Ken Robinson (Element, Finding your Element), You can bet your life I will pick up that book. And it was this very reason I decided to pickup Richard Gerver's 'Change'.
About the Author:
Richard Gerver is one of the world's foremost thinkers on education, leadership and change. In 2005, he was judged the best head teacher in the UK, after turning a failing school into a global innovation success story.
Sir Ken Robinson describes him as "One of the clearest and most passionate voices for radical change both in education and in business."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=...
About the Book:
1. The Book covers 10 Chapters related to Change
a. Explore Change
b. Refresh Change
c. Believe Change
d. Question Change
e. Visualize Change
f. Share Change
g. Develop Change
h. Choose Change
i. Lead Change
j. Transmit Change
2. Each Chapter is filled with memorable stories
3. At the end of every chapter there is a summary of the lessons mentioned in the chapter
4. The Book is very easy to read and very interesting put across
5. The Story contains lots of Personal Examples
6. Each Story in itself beams with hope, inspiration and heart.
7. Every Chapters makes you feel as if the author himself takes you through his time-line.
What I personally loved about the book was the lack of self Aggrandization that most authors resort to hold on to while preaching their value systems. Instead the author choose to take the more difficult path of bearing his soul, his failures and his insecurities on his journey towards Change.
Were there any drawbacks to the books?
Well for the strangest reason, I wished he had put some pictures of himself, his school and his struggles.
Overall, Change can be described as an enjoyable, easy to read book you can complete in a few hours and which gives you fodder for thought.
I give this book a rating of 8 out of 10
Loy Machedo
loymachedo dot com
If there is an endorsement by Sir Ken Robinson (Element, Finding your Element), You can bet your life I will pick up that book. And it was this very reason I decided to pickup Richard Gerver's 'Change'.
About the Author:
Richard Gerver is one of the world's foremost thinkers on education, leadership and change. In 2005, he was judged the best head teacher in the UK, after turning a failing school into a global innovation success story.
Sir Ken Robinson describes him as "One of the clearest and most passionate voices for radical change both in education and in business."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=...
About the Book:
1. The Book covers 10 Chapters related to Change
a. Explore Change
b. Refresh Change
c. Believe Change
d. Question Change
e. Visualize Change
f. Share Change
g. Develop Change
h. Choose Change
i. Lead Change
j. Transmit Change
2. Each Chapter is filled with memorable stories
3. At the end of every chapter there is a summary of the lessons mentioned in the chapter
4. The Book is very easy to read and very interesting put across
5. The Story contains lots of Personal Examples
6. Each Story in itself beams with hope, inspiration and heart.
7. Every Chapters makes you feel as if the author himself takes you through his time-line.
What I personally loved about the book was the lack of self Aggrandization that most authors resort to hold on to while preaching their value systems. Instead the author choose to take the more difficult path of bearing his soul, his failures and his insecurities on his journey towards Change.
Were there any drawbacks to the books?
Well for the strangest reason, I wished he had put some pictures of himself, his school and his struggles.
Overall, Change can be described as an enjoyable, easy to read book you can complete in a few hours and which gives you fodder for thought.
I give this book a rating of 8 out of 10
Loy Machedo
loymachedo dot com
November 26, 2013
I saw Richard Gerver speaking and he was a really good speaker and inspiring too although I also found him a little bit too 'motivational speaker'...
And I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book - I thought it might be a bit cheesy (which now and again it is)- but actually it's also quite inspiring and pretty helpful about how to embrace change, to be a good leader and to inspire other people too, and generally about being a better person at work, to be true to yourself and to work to your strengths.
This is all good stuff, especially if the place where you work is restructuring (which mine is)... it kind of makes you think that everything is going to be ok. kinda.
And I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book - I thought it might be a bit cheesy (which now and again it is)- but actually it's also quite inspiring and pretty helpful about how to embrace change, to be a good leader and to inspire other people too, and generally about being a better person at work, to be true to yourself and to work to your strengths.
This is all good stuff, especially if the place where you work is restructuring (which mine is)... it kind of makes you think that everything is going to be ok. kinda.
March 19, 2014
At first I thought I couldn't benefit from it since the writer was talking about his own change experience at the UK's educational system, but after carrying on I came across many approaches could benefit my self and others around me professionally and personally.
September 27, 2015
i thought this book supposedly written in general situations but the writer keep on telling about his own experiences as a teacher (a great one, if i may).
for now i cant apply any of the "advices" or "tips" into my chaotic life.
may be i will return to this book later and give it a 2nd chance.
for now i cant apply any of the "advices" or "tips" into my chaotic life.
may be i will return to this book later and give it a 2nd chance.
July 22, 2013
Wow! Simply transformative. And did I mentioned Wow!? Wow! So far, this is my "must-read" for 2013.
February 22, 2014
Fantastic thought...
November 13, 2014
I bought this book because of its name, I needed a change in my life. interesting book, but its focus on changing in work and business.
June 19, 2014
'To be successful, you have to be able to adapt to change' Sir Alex Ferguson
October 11, 2015
encouraging words for the first steps on the road of change and unknown.
easy to read.
easy to read.
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October 5, 2016Very nice book for those who real need to change their mindset and believing in themselves , I got what I want in this book for 80%...It's good book
dnf
January 12, 2022DNF. Sadly having a few of these this year. Found it all a bit me me me, repetitive and nothing new.
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December 20, 2016Makes complete sense! Inspiring.
October 29, 2017
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