Additional Materials for Choosing Change
Additional Chapter: A Theology of Motivation. This chapter is the theological foundation for the entire book.
You are encouraged to read it between chapters 1 and 2 of Choosing Change in order to obtain the greatest benefit from the book.
Chapter 1: What Is Motivation and Why Is It Important?
Tony Robbins on "Why We Do What We Do". Not only is there some good content here, but it is also quite a motivating TED talk. (the person Robbins talks to in the audience is Al Gore).
Simon Sinek on "Start with Why". A TED talk. The answers to "why?" are your motives. Sinek also talks about Diffusion of Innovations Theory. "We follow those who lead, not for them, but for us."
Chapter 2: Stewardship and Hope at Work: The Origins of Motivation
Chapter 3: Trust at Work: The Moderation of Motivation
The power of capability beliefs: a TED talk by Caroline Casey.
Ryerson University coach Dr. Ivan Joseph on "The Skill of Self Confidence"
An illustration of an enactive mastery experience to build one's capability beliefs. A touching video about a young member of the Guelph Giants hockey team with the 2013 tournament theme song "Yes I Can". As you watch, notice the little guy's friend who provides persuasive encouragement, which also strengthens capability beliefs.
Chapter 4: Motivation-Based Change: Leading with People in Mind
James Prochaska gives a 75 minute lecture on his Transtheoretical Model in this 2001 web broadcast. Technical, dry, long and focused on healthcare issues, but a substantial presentation by the theory's originator.
Chapter 5: Preparing the Congregation: The Readiness for Change Step
The Readiness for Change Questionnaire, from pages 101-103 of Choosing Change.
Chapter 6: Encouraging Attitude Change: The Discovery Step
Juanita Brown and David Isaacs created the World Cafe workshops to evoke collective intelligence and link dialogue to effective action. Here the two creators explain the process and the qualities of good, meaningful dialogue.
A story about attitude change in Burundi, through the work of Marguerite “Maggy” Barankitse, recipient of The Opus Prize for faith-based humanitarian entrepreneurship.
Chapter 7: Developing the Change Story Together: The Dialogue Step
Robert Tercek gives a TED talk on "Reclaiming The Power of Personal Narrative" that is about how we can express leadership by telling personal stories about things that are important to us. Tercek is speaking about the emerging trend in "creative activism", which he promotes through his involvement with The Creative Visions Foundation.
Chapter 8: Crafting and Sharing the Change Message: The Deliberation Step
The Last Lecture, by the late Carnegie Mellon computer science professor Randy Pausch.
Al Gore Riding a Scissor Lift in An Inconvenient Truth.
Nelson Mandela's "I Am Prepared To Die" speech, April 20th, 1964.
The first inaugural address of President Barack Obama on January , 2009, in both video version and printed text.
An Introduction to Six Principles of Persuasion by motivation psychologist Robert Cialdini.
Chapter 9 Dealing with Dissent: Rethinking Resistance to Change
Jason Clarke - Helping People Embrace Change (dealing with resistance). Another TED talk.
Chapter 10 Planning with Motivation in Mind: The Deployment Step
Additional Chapter: A Theology of Motivation. This chapter is the theological foundation for the entire book.
You are encouraged to read it between chapters 1 and 2 of Choosing Change in order to obtain the greatest benefit from the book.
Chapter 1: What Is Motivation and Why Is It Important?
Tony Robbins on "Why We Do What We Do". Not only is there some good content here, but it is also quite a motivating TED talk. (the person Robbins talks to in the audience is Al Gore).
Simon Sinek on "Start with Why". A TED talk. The answers to "why?" are your motives. Sinek also talks about Diffusion of Innovations Theory. "We follow those who lead, not for them, but for us."
Chapter 2: Stewardship and Hope at Work: The Origins of Motivation
Chapter 3: Trust at Work: The Moderation of Motivation
The power of capability beliefs: a TED talk by Caroline Casey.
Ryerson University coach Dr. Ivan Joseph on "The Skill of Self Confidence"
An illustration of an enactive mastery experience to build one's capability beliefs. A touching video about a young member of the Guelph Giants hockey team with the 2013 tournament theme song "Yes I Can". As you watch, notice the little guy's friend who provides persuasive encouragement, which also strengthens capability beliefs.
Chapter 4: Motivation-Based Change: Leading with People in Mind
James Prochaska gives a 75 minute lecture on his Transtheoretical Model in this 2001 web broadcast. Technical, dry, long and focused on healthcare issues, but a substantial presentation by the theory's originator.
Chapter 5: Preparing the Congregation: The Readiness for Change Step
The Readiness for Change Questionnaire, from pages 101-103 of Choosing Change.
Chapter 6: Encouraging Attitude Change: The Discovery Step
Juanita Brown and David Isaacs created the World Cafe workshops to evoke collective intelligence and link dialogue to effective action. Here the two creators explain the process and the qualities of good, meaningful dialogue.
A story about attitude change in Burundi, through the work of Marguerite “Maggy” Barankitse, recipient of The Opus Prize for faith-based humanitarian entrepreneurship.
Chapter 7: Developing the Change Story Together: The Dialogue Step
Robert Tercek gives a TED talk on "Reclaiming The Power of Personal Narrative" that is about how we can express leadership by telling personal stories about things that are important to us. Tercek is speaking about the emerging trend in "creative activism", which he promotes through his involvement with The Creative Visions Foundation.
Chapter 8: Crafting and Sharing the Change Message: The Deliberation Step
The Last Lecture, by the late Carnegie Mellon computer science professor Randy Pausch.
Al Gore Riding a Scissor Lift in An Inconvenient Truth.
Nelson Mandela's "I Am Prepared To Die" speech, April 20th, 1964.
The first inaugural address of President Barack Obama on January , 2009, in both video version and printed text.
An Introduction to Six Principles of Persuasion by motivation psychologist Robert Cialdini.
Chapter 9 Dealing with Dissent: Rethinking Resistance to Change
Jason Clarke - Helping People Embrace Change (dealing with resistance). Another TED talk.
Chapter 10 Planning with Motivation in Mind: The Deployment Step