Making Shifts Without Making Waves: A Coach Approach to Soulful Leadership (TCP Leadership Series) [Paperback]

Edward H. Hammett (Author), James R. Pierce (Author), Steve Devane (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 29, 2009

In an age of storms created by fast-paced lives, an unpredictable economy, population diversity, family life, and church/denominational challenges, leaders and organizations are needing new skills and strategies to deal with these changes. Making Shifts without Making Waves addresses the fears and aimlessness many organizations and leaders face when dealing with transition and change.

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About the Author

Edward H. Hammett,PCC, is a Professional Certified Coach through International Coaching Federation, prolific best-selling author, conference leader, partner with The Columbia Partnership and affiliated with Hollifield Leadership Center and Coach Approach Ministries. He is a proven church and denominational leader for over 25 years.
He is the author of Spiritual Leadership in a Secular Age: Building Bridges Instead of Barriers and Reaching People Under 40 While Keeping People Over 60.


James R. Pierce is a speaker, author, trainer, certified coach and consultant with McGhee Productivity Solutions with more than 20 years of experience in business development and organizational behavior. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, he has great passion and insight for helping organizations dealing with change management and transitions.


Steve DeVane is a certified coach and experienced editor.

Product Details

• Paperback: 127 pages
• Publisher: Chalice Press (October 29, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827223374
• ISBN-13: 978-0827223370
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,016,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe I waited this long to read this book, July 18, 2010

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I've had this book for several months and recently decided to read it. I was moved by the concept of the soulful leader. The models are appropriate for both the corporate and spiritual worlds and even applicable to my personal life. Eddie and Randy have done an excellent job of bringing their real-world experiences to light and allowing us to learn from their journies. I recommend this book to anyone looking to establish a level of confidence in bringing their faith to their leadership roles.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tsunami !!!, December 2, 2009

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This book dares to go for it...Inspiring, daring, right on target. Coaching implies that we're in it together - finding similarities, acknowledging strengths, encouraging. It outlines a practical and powerful framework that can be applied to any life situation. It inspires love in action. It's leading from the heart to get to the heart. - Amy McKay, Denver, Colorado

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Leaders in Churches, November 22, 2011

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Matthew Morine (Castle Rock, CO) - See all my reviews
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This was an excellent book for all church leaders. All churches must be changing. It is the natural response to congregations that are part of the Restoration Movement. There are restoring congregations and non-restoring congregations, and those who believe in the restoration plea must be continually changing to align themselves with the Lord's will. The problem is that in churches all change is resisted, even positive and needed change. So there are two elements are work, the need to change with the desire to stop all change. If a leader in the congregation does not know how to handle change or lead change in a congregation, there are going to be problems. But the way that leaders handle change or lead change is vast. Often one's style of leadership is doubled in a change effort. Mostly in the process of change, strengths become stronger and weaknesses become weaker. In this book, the author uses a framework of coaching to provide a skill set in helping a congregation move forward. This coaching style seems to be good in a congregational setting. It teaches the leader to work with the people in the church to move forward instead of pulling or driving the people. The book provides various steps, and mostly gives questions to ask for the members to deal with reality and the needed changes. Instead of you dictating the results, you walk with the people and coach them through the process. There is a lot of information and models in this book to use. It is a little overwhelming, so it is a book that you should consult in the process, but it provides concrete steps in coaching change. This is definitely a book that all church leaders should read.