change – Scott J. Pearson’s Book Review

Fearless Change: Patterns for Introducing New Ideas

By Scott J. Pearson | October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 by Scott J. Pearson

I work in software research, so much of my professional life centers around introducing ideas into others’ organizations. I am always trying to anticipate roadblocks that they might have. While my own work environment is relatively open to change and dialogue, not everyone has that kind of workplace. The authors share dozens of strategies to help regular individuals lead change in their organizations. Two stipulations are clear for this book’s audience: Their organization must be…

Managing & Leading People through Organizational Change: The Theory & Practice of Sustaining Change through People

By Scott J. Pearson | July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 by Scott J. Pearson

Leading people through change remains a huge leadership issue in today’s quickly evolving world. Gaining soft skills to manage change also remains an essential leadership skill. Most books topping the bestseller lists inspire readers to help their organizations adapt better. This book is not one of those inspirational pieces. Rather, Julie Hodges guides readers through the entire field to see the diverse approaches required to help their people adapt. Instead of just triggering those with…

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Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard

By Scott J. Pearson | October 13, 2024October 13, 2024 by Scott J. Pearson

We’ve all been there at some point in our lives: We tell ourselves, “This really, really needs to happen,” yet in the same breath, we answer ourselves, “But it’s impossible.” Say, we have a boss and a power structure around us that needs to shift. Or an intractable family disagreement with no obvious way forward. In our better moments, we all feel like we’re great leaders that shape history, but at other times, I wonder…