Don't Eliminate Resistance; Lead Through It!

Every leader knows the stormy seas of resistance. When faced with change, even the most dedicated teams can push back, especially when there's something to lose. How do you guideyour team through these turbulent times without losing sight of the mission? Leading Through Resistance by Tod Bolsinger is a beacon for leaders navigating the choppy waters of organizational change.

Leading Through Resistanceoffers more than just strategies; it delivers a mindset shift. With wisdom woven through every page, Tod Bolsinger teaches you unexpected skills to not only face resistance but to transform it into a mission-driving force.

Transformative Insights

Courage and Empathy in Leadership: Discover how to guide your community with a blend of courage and empathy. Learn how to help your team confront losses head-on, transforming obstacles into opportunities for growth.

Practical Wisdom from an Expert: Gain insights from Bolsinger himself—an experienced Christian leader whose bestselling books have guided countless leaders through the complexities of change.

Bite-sizedBrilliance: Enjoy brief, impactful chapters that are as rich in insight as they are in brevity. Each chapter is sprinkled with vibrant illustrations to keep you engaged and inspired.

Leading Through Resistance is not just a book; it's a roadmap to resilient leadership. Equip yourself with the tools to lead with confidence, adapt with grace, and inspire transformation. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your leadership journey, Leading Through Resistance is your essential guide to turning resistance into resilience.



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: Jerks & Control Freaks



1. A Leadership Story: When Pushing Back Sets You Back



2. Old Mindset: Don't Let Them Push You Around



3. New Skillset Part 1: Start with Two Shared Convictions



4. New Skillset Part 2: Stay Calm, Curious & Connected



5. New Skillset Part 3: Give the Work Back & Stay on Course



6. Adaptive Reset: Attunement Accelerates Change



7. The Story Continues:Back to the Mat



Acknowledgments



Discussion Guide: Take Your Team to the Balcony



Notes



"Having watched and worked with Tod Bolsinger for many years, I always wanted a more practical way to engage my teams on his important work. This book provides an easily accessible path to do just that! I can't wait to give it to individual staff members facing resistance in their own areas and to use it in times that require adaptive change for our entire church."



"The Practicing Change Series is compelling and immediately applicable. Each book weaves us through story, illustration, and discussion to contextualize paradigm-shifting frameworks for thinking. Your leadership, but more importantly the impact through your leadership, will experience a trajectory change through the words penned. Tod is a master storyteller, carefully threading points, principles, and processes with ease and nuance. Today's era of leadership calls for continual, on-the-go growth, and this series offers solutions to today's demands. For the leader whose time is limited and responsibilities toward self and service are complex, these books are for you."



"Leaders who know organizational change is needed but don't know how to go about it will find accessible, practical, and wise guidance in Tod Bolsinger's Practicing Change Series. I've found the concepts of adaptive leadership incredibly helpful in thinking through organizational challenges. Bolsinger helps us apply and practice these concepts in a way that will transform our organizations and ourselves as leaders."