Change Intelligence Quotes

“I wanted to give people not just the what and why but the how, too.”
― Barbara Trautlein, Change Intelligence: Use the Power of CQ to Lead Change That Sticks

“my mission is to guide people toward their vision and engage them to work together toward the goal, to champion the change. As a Champion, I’m perfectly suited for that career path (if I do say so myself!). The skills I lack or don’t enjoy using are the skills that my clients should use in their roles. They should be the Drivers and Facilitators and Executers of the change in their organizations.”
― Barbara Trautlein, Change Intelligence: Use the Power of CQ to Lead Change That Sticks

“In What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, author Marshall Goldsmith notes, as he reflects on coaching leaders throughout his career, that “what’s wrong is that they have no idea how their behavior is coming across to the people who matter—their bosses, colleagues, subordinates, customers and clients . . .”
― Barbara Trautlein, Change Intelligence: Use the Power of CQ to Lead Change That Sticks

“if you have a low Head score (Facilitators and some Coaches and Executers), include Visionaries, Champions, or Drivers on your project team. Or reach out to a Head-oriented business leader for feedback or mentoring.”
― Barbara Trautlein, Change Intelligence: Use the Power of CQ to Lead Change That Sticks

“remember one subtle but important distinction: your goal is not to change yourself or your change leader style. Your goal is awareness and adaptation: becoming more aware of your tendencies, and honing your ability to adopt new behaviors when those would lead to more successful outcomes. Regardless of your change leader style, here are two strategies to help you lead change intelligently and impactfully:”
― Barbara Trautlein, Change Intelligence: Use the Power of CQ to Lead Change That Sticks

“In First, Break All the Rules, Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman argue that it’s better to capitalize on our strengths rather than work on our deficits.”
― Barbara Trautlein, Change Intelligence: Use the Power of CQ to Lead Change That Sticks