Post by M.J. Ryan, contributing Women On Business writer “Can you send me over a copy of your book right away?” a friend asked when she heard about my book AdaptAbility: How to Survive Change You Didn’t Ask For. “I can’t get my partners to learn this new on-line tool that has become crucial in our business. They keep doing it the way they’ve always done, but we can’t afford … [Read more...]
Your Future is Built on a Bedrock that is Unchanging
Post by M.J. Ryan, contributing Women On Business writer Tom Heuerman is an organizational consultant who recently wrote about the qualities of sustainable organizations: they “continually adapt to the external environment…. [and] have a core identity of purpose (why they exist) and values (guiding principles) that provide stability and continuity as all else changes over … [Read more...]
The Business Case for Hope
Post by M.J. Ryan, contributing Women On Business writer Think hope is not something we need in the hard business world? Think again. In these challenging times, says psychologist and hope researcher Shane J. Lopez, it’s a crucial business skill. Here’s why. When we’re faced with challenges, as I describe in AdaptAbility, it is crucial that we think as innovatively and … [Read more...]
M.J. Ryan Joins the Women On Business Writing Team
I'm very happy to announce that M.J. Ryan, an internationally recognized expert on the subject of change and an amazing business woman, has joined the writing team on Women On Business. M.J. is sure to bring an incredible wealth of useful information to the Women On Business community. Recently, I got a copy of her new book, AdaptAbility: How to Survive Change You Didn't Ask … [Read more...]