Crises are inevitable, but your response to them can shape your legacy.

In a world where crises seem to be the new normal, leadership that adapts is more vital than ever. In his new book How Not to Waste a Crisis bestselling Tod Bolsinger offers a refreshing perspective on turning chaos into opportunity. Unlike a typical leadership book, How Not to Waste a Crisis is an invitation to rethink and redefine your approach to leadership in times of upheaval. What sets How Not to Waste a Crisis apart is its vibrant storytelling, engaging illustrations, and practical exercises. Each chapter brings to life real-world examples and transforms complex concepts into digestible insights.

Whether you're leading a church, nonprofit, or any mission-driven organization, How Not to Waste a Crisis provides:

• Wisdom for Navigating Crises: Learn to lead with adaptability, not sheer effort.
• Practical Advice: Enjoy insights from bestselling leadership author Tod Bolsinger.
• Engaging and Digestible Chapters: Experience storytelling at its best.
• Exercises and Case Studies: Apply what you learn immediately with team exercises and real-life examples.

Discover how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth. Don't just read about leadership--experience transformation through the pages of How Not to Waste a Crisis.

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Learning to Lead Through Uncharted Territory

Explorers Lewis and Clark had to adapt. While they had prepared to find a waterway to the Pacific Ocean, instead they found themselves in the Rocky Mountains. You too may feel that you are leading in a cultural context you were not expecting. You may even feel that your training holds you back more often than it carries you along.

Drawing from his extensive experience as a pastor and consultant, Tod Bolsinger brings decades of expertise in guiding churches and organizations through uncharted territory. In Canoeing the Mountains, he offers:

• illuminating insights gleaned from decades of experience,
• practical tools to help you reimagine what effective leadership looks like in our rapidly changing world, and
• an expanded study guide to set you on the right course.

If you're going to scale the mountains of ministry, you need to leave behind canoes and find new navigational tools to give you the confidence and courage to lead in places you never expected to find yourself.

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 guide your 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 Resistance offers 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-sized Brilliance: 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.

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 actionable advice, 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 Mission Always 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.

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 when wisely 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 from Tod 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's time to learn the art of investing in trust for meaningful change.

Christian Book Award Finalist

What type of leadership is needed in a moment that demands adaptive change?

Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains, is uniquely positioned to explore the qualities of adaptive leadership in contexts ranging from churches to nonprofit organizations. He deftly examines both the external challenges we face and the internal resistance that holds us back.

Bolsinger writes: To temper describes the process of heating, holding, hammering, cooling, and reheating that adds stress to raw iron until it becomes a glistening knife blade or chisel tip. When reflection and relationships are combined into a life of deliberate practice, leaders become both stronger and more flexible. As a result, these resilient leaders are able to offer greater wisdom and skill to the organizations they serve.

Also available: Tempered Resilience Study Guide

Leadership Explorers Lewis and Clark had to adapt. While they had prepared to find a waterway to the Pacific Ocean, instead they found themselves in the Rocky Mountains. You too may feel that you are leading in a cultural context you were not expecting. You may even feel that your training holds you back more often than it carries you along. Drawing from his extensive experience as a pastor and consultant, Tod Bolsinger brings decades of expertise in guiding churches and organizations through uncharted territory. He offers a combination of illuminating insights and practical tools to help you reimagine what effective leadership looks like in our rapidly changing world. If you're going to scale the mountains of ministry, you need to leave behind canoes and find new navigational tools. Now expanded with a study guide, this book will set you on the right course to lead with confidence and courage.

Tempered Resilience by Tod Bolsinger is about forming resilience so leaders can lead through the resistance that always accompanies change. This eight-session study guide is designed to lead to honest conversations for self-discovery as well as offer practices that leaders and their teams can take on together.

Explorers Lewis and Clark had to adapt. While they had prepared to find a waterway to the Pacific Ocean, instead they found themselves in the Rocky Mountains. You too may feel that you are leading in a cultural context you were not expecting. You may even feel that your training holds you back more often than it carries you along. Drawing from his extensive experience as a pastor and consultant, Tod Bolsinger brings decades of expertise in guiding churches and organizations through uncharted territory. He offers a combination of illuminating insights and practical tools to help you reimagine what effective leadership looks like in our rapidly changing world. If you're going to scale the mountains of ministry, you need to leave behind canoes and find new navigational tools. Reading this book will set you on the right course to lead with confidence and courage.