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Sticky Leaders: The Secret to Lasting Change and Innovation
Sticky Leaders begins with the topic that most books about innovation avoid failure. Most books on leadership make it sound as if successful innovation is the end result of a carefully followed formula. But you can't have innovation without change. The simple fact is that when it comes to any new venture, failure is the surest result of the inevitable change process. Respected pastor and author, Larry Osborne, explains how understanding this dirty little secret behind 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. In Sticky Leaders , you'll Using the wisdom and principles found in this book, you will be prepared to lead dynamically without causing uncertainty or insecurity in your organization or ministry.
176 pages, Paperback
Published August 16, 2016
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June 3, 2019
I tend to enjoy anything Larry Osborne writes. He is very practical. I would highly recommend this book to pastors and church leaders.
In the book, Osborne sets out to "explore what it takes to introduce lasting change and innovation" in an organization. He seeks to "expose the dirty little secret that no one wants to talk about" and "examine the counterintuitive practices that successful change agents and serial innovators use to greatly increase their odds for success." (p. 17)
He gives incredibly helpful advice such as having an exit strategy for new initiatives and having a soft opening as opposed to a grand opening. He also gives some practical tools for developing a vision and is incredibly blunt regarding the emotional toll that change and growth is going to have on relationships within your organization.
In the book, Osborne sets out to "explore what it takes to introduce lasting change and innovation" in an organization. He seeks to "expose the dirty little secret that no one wants to talk about" and "examine the counterintuitive practices that successful change agents and serial innovators use to greatly increase their odds for success." (p. 17)
He gives incredibly helpful advice such as having an exit strategy for new initiatives and having a soft opening as opposed to a grand opening. He also gives some practical tools for developing a vision and is incredibly blunt regarding the emotional toll that change and growth is going to have on relationships within your organization.
August 25, 2016
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In Larry Osborne’s new book Sticky Leaders Osborne provides a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in navigating innovative leadership. While reading through this book I was reminded of lessons I have been learning from other authors and books I have read this year. Osborne found a way to encapsulate key learning and understanding from books I have read such as Team Genius, That’s Not How We Do it Here, Originals, the Fifth Discipline, Good to Great, and more. You would have to read at least 5 other books to gather the collective wisdom presented in this one book. If you have time to read only one book on leadership that breaks out of the traditions of the past, this is the one I would recommend. This book is much more than a book on innovation alone. In it you will learn a ton of helpful principles such as:
-Why your biggest problems may be your greatest blessing
-How to recognize a serial innovator
-Why an exit strategy for innovation is more important than the game-plan
-How clarity accelerates innovation
-Why you shouldn’t rely on polls and surveys when seeking to be innovative, why the first to the market with a new idea does not have an advantage
-Why learning outside your “tribe” is essential to innovation
-Why compassion and authenticity matter more than excellence
-The damage groupthink can take on innovation
-Why inviting too many people into the decision making process is damaging
-The difference between a mission statement and a vision statement and how to leverage both to help your church or organization become clearer and better at what matters most
-Learn why jargon may be keeping your clear vision from being clear
-Learn the difference between a “gameplan” and “blueprint” organization
-How yesterday’s success can sabotage tomorrow’s innovation
-How to change traditions and remove unhealthy structures
-and how to leave a legacy of innovation that empowers the next generation of leaders
Grab a copy and challenge your leadership potential this year!
Sticky Leaders: The Secret to Lasting Change and Innovation (Leadership Network Innovation Series)
In Larry Osborne’s new book Sticky Leaders Osborne provides a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in navigating innovative leadership. While reading through this book I was reminded of lessons I have been learning from other authors and books I have read this year. Osborne found a way to encapsulate key learning and understanding from books I have read such as Team Genius, That’s Not How We Do it Here, Originals, the Fifth Discipline, Good to Great, and more. You would have to read at least 5 other books to gather the collective wisdom presented in this one book. If you have time to read only one book on leadership that breaks out of the traditions of the past, this is the one I would recommend. This book is much more than a book on innovation alone. In it you will learn a ton of helpful principles such as:
-Why your biggest problems may be your greatest blessing
-How to recognize a serial innovator
-Why an exit strategy for innovation is more important than the game-plan
-How clarity accelerates innovation
-Why you shouldn’t rely on polls and surveys when seeking to be innovative, why the first to the market with a new idea does not have an advantage
-Why learning outside your “tribe” is essential to innovation
-Why compassion and authenticity matter more than excellence
-The damage groupthink can take on innovation
-Why inviting too many people into the decision making process is damaging
-The difference between a mission statement and a vision statement and how to leverage both to help your church or organization become clearer and better at what matters most
-Learn why jargon may be keeping your clear vision from being clear
-Learn the difference between a “gameplan” and “blueprint” organization
-How yesterday’s success can sabotage tomorrow’s innovation
-How to change traditions and remove unhealthy structures
-and how to leave a legacy of innovation that empowers the next generation of leaders
Grab a copy and challenge your leadership potential this year!
Sticky Leaders: The Secret to Lasting Change and Innovation (Leadership Network Innovation Series)
July 10, 2017
Sticky Leaders by Larry Osborne was a thought provoking and enjoyable read. He is one of the leader thinkers in the church and allows a behind the scenes look at how they run some of the things they do at North Coast where innovation is key.
It's a great book to help you see how to have great innovators on your team and build lasting change. I appreciated that Larry was upfront with the fact that there is failure involved from the get go, we can't be perfect but we can lead innovation and change.
The book lays out some great questions to ask yourself and your team to see where the back up is or if you're actually going where you want to go. I found many of these helpful through the way and have marked them for later look and would use many of them in some of the settings I'm in.
I also appreciated one of his analogies for growth. Sometimes we are growth freaks and look for the proverbial steroids to make our groups grow. Sometimes things just grow smaller than other things but they can still be fully grown; the difference between an ant and a dog. Different sizes but both fully grown. I found this interesting and probably counterintuitive to they way I've been thinking.
If you want to lead an innovative whatever, then I would recommend this book.
It's a great book to help you see how to have great innovators on your team and build lasting change. I appreciated that Larry was upfront with the fact that there is failure involved from the get go, we can't be perfect but we can lead innovation and change.
The book lays out some great questions to ask yourself and your team to see where the back up is or if you're actually going where you want to go. I found many of these helpful through the way and have marked them for later look and would use many of them in some of the settings I'm in.
I also appreciated one of his analogies for growth. Sometimes we are growth freaks and look for the proverbial steroids to make our groups grow. Sometimes things just grow smaller than other things but they can still be fully grown; the difference between an ant and a dog. Different sizes but both fully grown. I found this interesting and probably counterintuitive to they way I've been thinking.
If you want to lead an innovative whatever, then I would recommend this book.
August 12, 2021
This book is a good resource for those wanting to get involved in church leadership, or those who are trying to decide if church leadership is for them. A lot of what Osborne discusses in this book focuses on how to grow a church and the leadership needed for growth to happen. I liked his points on knowing what battles to fight and which ones to let go. I liked his determining factor of, if it is preventing you from moving forward, it needs to go, if it is just an inconvenience, don’t waste your chips on it.
July 31, 2018
It’s still a secret
Chapters were to short, and after reading this book the secrets to a lasting change and innovation still remains a secret.
As a reader, hit me with the hard facts, bring statistics, and talk more about implementation of change or being a change agent.
Chapters were to short, and after reading this book the secrets to a lasting change and innovation still remains a secret.
As a reader, hit me with the hard facts, bring statistics, and talk more about implementation of change or being a change agent.
January 29, 2021
Learned a lot about myself in this book. Greatly appreciated it.
January 2, 2023
Sticky church, Sticky leaders, Sticky Teams etc. A series of book about church management and development. They are good, but like most management books, you must decide what applies and what does not. They are an easy read.
The one thing I do like about this series is that the author develops a clear delineation between what things that he is talking about are purely biblical based and need to be adhered to, and what is management or current culture driven and could be up for change or interpretation .
The one thing I do like about this series is that the author develops a clear delineation between what things that he is talking about are purely biblical based and need to be adhered to, and what is management or current culture driven and could be up for change or interpretation .
February 5, 2023
I have yet to be disappointed by a book I have read from Larry Osborne. I almost read a different book of his first, but I’m glad I read this one before the other “sticky” titles.
I have always been taught that not a lot influences you more in the world than the friends you choose and the books you read. So I always try to make sure I read good leadership books. In this book, he gives the best advice he has from years of experience, while also cautioning that experience is not enough. A leader must always be growing. I really enjoyed this book!
I have always been taught that not a lot influences you more in the world than the friends you choose and the books you read. So I always try to make sure I read good leadership books. In this book, he gives the best advice he has from years of experience, while also cautioning that experience is not enough. A leader must always be growing. I really enjoyed this book!
July 24, 2022
I listened to this by audiobook and found it to be amazing. The content was not quite what I expected given the title bit i was blown away at how much good stuff was there. Normally audiobooks take me wow a while to get through but I ran through this in two days and was really impressed at how it was applicable to me as both a church and corporate leader.
Would recommend to anyone in any area of leadership and even to those who aren't... They are the ones who may be the real innovators.
Would recommend to anyone in any area of leadership and even to those who aren't... They are the ones who may be the real innovators.
July 14, 2017
I think four stars is a bit generous. Osborne has a penchant for going against the grain. There are a couple of very Osborne esque chapters one on groupthink one on pointless surveys and one on relational changes when you structure for growth.
June 27, 2019
Great read
This book is worth the read as a leader. This book challenges your mindset on how you view innovation and what’s always been done within your organization and how you go about fixing it.
This book is worth the read as a leader. This book challenges your mindset on how you view innovation and what’s always been done within your organization and how you go about fixing it.
July 20, 2019
As in the case with previous books by the author this one is a must read for the church and organizational leaders. Honest and to the point. Will help in making some tough rescissions. Highly recommend.
May 25, 2017
Another winner
Ive read most of Larry Osbornes book and would always come out a better leader because of the principles being taught. This book is another winner!
Ive read most of Larry Osbornes book and would always come out a better leader because of the principles being taught. This book is another winner!
February 15, 2019
Really pleased with this easily digestible book focused on practical tips for leading big change and creating innovation.
May 31, 2022
Keeping workers is quite the task... this book gives suggestions and helps on how to be a "sticky" leader and keep others from walking. I was helped by this book.
September 19, 2019
Very good.
February 25, 2017
A great read for practical steps in leadership. Whether your in the corporate world or church arena, this is a great book for those given the responsibility to lead others.
November 22, 2016
Quick read for two reasons: 1. simply written, clear and concise; 2. it's what I needed to read.
It was challenging and affirming at the same time. My church just finished a revision of our Mission, Vision and Values. Some of the key questions Larry poses were ones we had engaged in our process, so that was affirming. The challenge, after going through our process, was the assertions that mission and vision and innovation are severely hampered by groupthink and the committee approach. I think our process struck a good balance, so I think we avoided some of the hazards he points out. We'll see.
Some of the concepts and thinking "Conduct Experiments" and "Prepare to Fail" were also welcome affirmation of the approach my leadership team has taken over the past few years. One of my elders often states, "Fail often, Fail quickly" as a key to moving forward.
Overall, a great read. Now I'm reviewing my key takeaways and highlighting, and will continue to do so as we move to the implementation stage of our process.
It was challenging and affirming at the same time. My church just finished a revision of our Mission, Vision and Values. Some of the key questions Larry poses were ones we had engaged in our process, so that was affirming. The challenge, after going through our process, was the assertions that mission and vision and innovation are severely hampered by groupthink and the committee approach. I think our process struck a good balance, so I think we avoided some of the hazards he points out. We'll see.
Some of the concepts and thinking "Conduct Experiments" and "Prepare to Fail" were also welcome affirmation of the approach my leadership team has taken over the past few years. One of my elders often states, "Fail often, Fail quickly" as a key to moving forward.
Overall, a great read. Now I'm reviewing my key takeaways and highlighting, and will continue to do so as we move to the implementation stage of our process.
January 12, 2017
Another good practical book by Larry
Larry speaks from years of experience. Any Pastor, staff or board member would benefit from reading this book. You will walk away with some good insights and a few good ideas to implement in your church or organization.
Larry speaks from years of experience. Any Pastor, staff or board member would benefit from reading this book. You will walk away with some good insights and a few good ideas to implement in your church or organization.
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July 27, 2018Excellent. Very helpful in many ways, but most helpful in the diagnostic questions it provides that can be fruitfully asked by almost any leadership team in almost any context.
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