How Not to Waste a Crisis: Quit Trying Harder

· InterVarsity Press
Ebook
112
Pages
Eligible
Ratings and reviews aren’t verified  Learn More

About this ebook

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.

About the author

Tod Bolsinger is the founder and principal at AE Sloan Leadership Inc., the executive director of the DePree Center Church Leadership Institute, and associate professor of leadership formation at Fuller Seminary. He is the author of Canoeing the Mountains and Tempered Resilience. Tod and his wife, Beth, split their time between Pasadena, California, and Ketchum, Idaho.


Marty Linsky is a professor at the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government and a co-founder with Ronald A. Heifetz of Cambridge Leadership Associates. He has published extensively on leadership, management, politics, and education.


Mark Demel brings ideas to life through pictures and creative communication. He has spent more than a decade using his artistic skills in the non-profit sector.

Rate this ebook

Tell us what you think.

Reading information

Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.