Building the Bridge As You Walk On It: A Guide for Leading Change

Building the Bridge As You Walk On It presents personal stories of individuals who have undergone deep change. These accounts led author Robert E. Quinn to develop a new leadership model called the fundamental state of leadership, which forms the core of the book. Quinn explains how anyone can enter this transformative state by practicing eight key approaches centered on increasing integrity: reflective action, authentic engagement, appreciative inquiry, grounded vision, adaptive confidence, detached interdependence, responsible freedom, and tough love. Following each chapter, Quinn provides self-assessment questions related to each practice and guides readers in creating a personal growth strategy.