Afterword

Most change leaders let out a huge sigh of relief when a big project closes. But, in time, a certain quiet comes over them: something exciting, challenging, and meaningful has come to an end. I remember the organizer of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics sailing competition telling me that he sat in the middle of the command center and wept when the post-event party was over.

At the end of your big change project, you will have many stories to tell about stepping into the unknown and overcoming barriers, or making mistakes that you have learned from and will never make again. You'll also have stories about the relationships you formed and the victories you shared. These rich experiences are what Change with Confidence is all about—the courage ...

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