The Magic of Change! : The Illusion, the Excitement, the Reward

by BRITTON TOM

• ISBN13: 9780965137652
• ISBN10: 0965137651
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-10-01
• Publisher: Midpoint Trade Books Inc

Summary

The Magic of Change takes a refreshing look at putting the power of change to work in our lives and our business. The fear of change diminishes as Tom & Kent reveal change for the illusion it often is. Specific tools are shared that make dealing with change not only exciting but rewarding as well. Knowing what to change and when to change it can spell the difference between success and failure. It's almost like magic!

Table of Contents

Introduction - The Magic of Change	1	(4)
Section 1 - The Illusion	5	(42)
The Wrist Chopper!	7	(2)
Illusion Versus Reality	9	(2)
Do Things Really Change?	11	(3)
Change? Naturally!	14	(3)
The Revolution in Buying & Selling	17	(2)
Cycles of Change	19	(2)
A Change in the Weather	21	(3)
It's a Matter of Perception	24	(2)
Has Time Changed?	26	(3)
Your First Impressions & Appearance	29	(2)
Changing Clothes and Shifting Gears	31	(2)
Our Costumes	33	(2)
What's The Matter With Kids Today?	35	(2)
Big Deals & Small Stuff	37	(2)
A Stressful Diagnosis	39	(1)
Don't Change Everything!	40	(3)
The Secret?	43	(4)
Section 2 - The Excitement	47	(84)
The Decision to Change	49	(2)
The Excitement...and the Stress	51	(3)
Change & Stress...It's Not an Illusion	54	(4)
Comfort Zones & Fears	58	(3)
Resistance to Change	61	(1)
Are You Puzzled by Change?	62	(1)
Diving From Our Comfort Zone...Without a Net	63	(2)
Parachutes, Jumping & Risk	65	(2)
It's My Turn to Change...You Did It Last Time!	67	(2)
Why Wait Until It's Perfect?	69	(3)
The Information Age	72	(2)
Change & Strategic Plans	74	(2)
Finding the Mission	76	(1)
What! No Mission?	77	(2)
Stay Focused on Your Goal	79	(2)
Expect Changes and Become Creative	81	(2)
Accept Help	83	(2)
Life is a Cafeteria Line...Fill Your Tray Carefully	85	(2)
The Need for Greed	87	(3)
Our Ruts	90	(2)
Ruts in the Fast Track	92	(2)
Change is Like a Poker Game	94	(2)
Jerry's Poker Game	96	(2)
What's the Worst That Could Happen?	98	(2)
Living in the Moment	100	(1)
Mergers, Acquisitions & Changes	101	(3)
There Are No Mergers!	104	(2)
New Job Jitters Can Disappear	106	(2)
The Aunt Ishey Syndrome	108	(2)
The Three Faces of Change	110	(3)
How to Recognize an Aunt Ishey	113	(3)
How to Recognize a Matlock	116	(2)
How to Recognize an Indiana Jones	118	(2)
Before Changing...Identify the Problem	120	(3)
Seven Magic Words to Spark Rewarding Ideas	123	(2)
Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain!	125	(2)
Excitement Brings Rewards!	127	(4)
Section 3 - The Reward	131
Hang In There?	133	(3)
Change and Profit	136	(4)
Watch What You Change!	140	(2)
When Change Doesn't Make Cents	142	(2)
Practice Makes Perfect?	144	(1)
Little Changes...Big Rewards!	145	(3)
Changing From Best to Better	148	(2)
Turning Disasters Into Success	150	(2)
Crying	152	(2)
From Problems to Success	154	(2)
Opportunity Knocks More Often Than You Realize	156	(1)
USA Rock Bit	157	(2)
The Architect, the Contractor & the House	159	(1)
Long Lines and Lost Rewards	160	(1)
Rewarding Changes	161	(3)
Unlocking Those Rewarding Ideas	164	(3)
Should You Take or Reject Others' Advice?	167	(2)
A Change of Heart	169	(2)
The Threat of Technology	171
Final Thoughts...
Tom Britton	175	(2)
Kent Cummins	177
Index	viii