A New Path Forward

In a world where skepticism often clouds judgment, communities need leaders who can reignite the spirit of unity and continuity. Trust is a delicate currency—it can be hoarded or squandered, but only whenwisely invested can it truly fuel transformation. Bestselling author Tod Bolsinger offers leaders a compelling guide for transformation and trust with Invest in Transformation.

Invest in Transformation offers leaders a practical guide that provides:



- Wisdom for Growth: Revive trust within your community to enable the kind of transformative growth that turns visions into reality.

- Practical Leadership Tools: Learn fromTod Bolsinger's rich experience, gaining insights that are not only theoretical but actionable.

- Engaging Content: Enjoy brief, accessible chapters filled with colorful illustrations that bring complex ideas to life.

- Real-Life Scenarios: Explore real-life case studies and exercises designed for teams to process and implement change together.

There is no transformation without trust, but remember, trust alone isn't transformation. It'stime to learn the art of investing in trust for meaningful change.



Mark Demel brings ideas to life through pictures and creative communication. He has spent more than a decade using his artistic skills in the non-profit sector.







Tod Bolsinger is the founder and principal at AE Sloan Leadership Inc., the executive director of the DePree Center Church Leadership Institute, and associate professor of leadership formation at Fuller Seminary. He is the author of Canoeing the Mountains and Tempered Resilience. Tod and his wife, Beth, split their time between Pasadena, California, and Ketchum, Idaho.



Foreword by Marty Linsky

About the Practicing Change Series



Introduction: Trust & Transformation

1. A Leadership Story: After the Gala

2. Old Mindset: Secure Leaders Maintain a Big Trust Account

3. New Skillset Part 1:Create a Holding Environment

4. New Skillset Part 2: Clarify Your Charism

5. New Skillset Part 3: Pay Attention to Pain Points

6. Adaptive Reset: Invest Trust in Transformation

7. The Story Continues: Beyond the Bouquets & Balloon Sprays



Acknowledgments

Discussion Guide: Take Your Team to the Balcony

Notes