THE RESISTANCE COACH: HOW LEADERS INFLUENCE CHANGE

In a world where 70% of change initiatives fail, success doesn’t depend on better spreadsheets or fancier project plans—it depends on how skillfully you navigate the human side of transformation. “The Resistance Coach” reveals the six core principles that separate effective change leaders from the rest: active listening that acknowledges emotions before problem-solving, clear boundary-setting that defines what’s negotiable and what isn’t, creating spaces for autonomy within necessary constraints, speaking reality-based truths without sugarcoating, redirecting resistance energy into co-creation, and establishing consequences with compassion rather than punishment.
Drawing from the practices of hostage negotiators, counselors, and crisis managers, this book offers a practical framework for leading through uncertainty with both heart and backbone. Through compelling stories and actionable techniques, you’ll learn how to transform resistance from an obstacle into your greatest asset. Whether you’re implementing new technology, restructuring an organization, or shifting long-standing culture, “The Resistance Coach” provides the tools to become the kind of leader who doesn’t just drive change—but inspires the wholehearted commitment that makes it last.