In a world where change is the only constant, leadership demands courage and clarity.

Every organization faces pivotal moments that can either blur their vision or strengthen their resolve. Through insightful storytelling,engaging illustrations, and practical exercises, Bolsinger helps you cut through the noise to hone in on what truly matters—your mission. The Mission Always Wins isn't just about theory; it's packed with real-life case studies and actionableadvice, so you can foster alignment and purpose within your team. The Mission Always Wins is your go-to guide for learning to navigate the choppy waters of organizational change with precision and purpose.

Why The MissionAlways Wins Matters



- Clarify Your Purpose: Gain wisdom on articulating your organization's true mission to unite and inspire your team.

- Learn from Experience: Tap into the expertise of Tod Bolsinger, whose guidance steers you through the complexities of leadership.

- Engage with Insight: Enjoy brief, colorful chapters that entertain while they enlighten, making learning both fun and impactful.

- Reflect and Act: Engage with exercises to apply what you've learned, sparking meaningful discussions and strategies within your team.

Are you ready to align your team with a mission that matters? The Mission Always Wins will help you to lead with clarity and conviction in times of change.



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.







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.



Foreword by Marty Linsky

About the Practicing Change Series



Introduction: Disappointing Leadership

1. A Leadership Story: When a Good Day Goes from Bad to Better

2. Old Mindset: Think Win-Win

3. New Skillset Part 1: Builda First Team

4. New Skillset Part 2: Write an Eight-Word Mission Statement

5. New Skillset Part 3: Face the Reality of Casualties

6. Adaptive Reset: Name and Navigate Competing Values with Missional Clarity

7. The Story Continues: TheMeeting Before the Meeting



Acknowledgments

Discussion Guide: Taking Your Team to the Balcony

Notes