Change Anything

The New Science of Personal Success

By: Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler

Narrated by: Joseph Grenny

Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

A stunning new approach to how individuals can not only change their lives for the better in the workplace, but also their lives away from the office, including (but not limited to) finding ways to improve one's working relationship with others, one's overall health, outlook on life, and so on.

For example, why is it that 95% of all diet attempts fail? Why do New Year's Resolutions last no more than a few days? Why can't people with good intentions seem to make consistent and positive strides in the way they want to improve their careers, financial fitness, physical fitness, and so on?

Based upon the latest research in a number of psychological and medical fields, the authors of Change Anything will show that traditional will-power is not necessarily the answer to these strivings, that people are affected in their behaviors by far more subtle influences. Change Anything shows how individuals can come to understand these powerful and influential forces, and how to put these forces to work in a positive manner that brings real and meaningful results.

The authors present an array of everyday examples that will change and truly empower you to reexamine the way you go about your business and life.

©2011 Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler (P)2011 Hachette Audio

Great Book!

Where does Change Anything rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book is fabulous. Well read great content!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Change Anything?

This book gave me step by step guidance for creating my own plan for change.

true how to send practical implementation

The authors take on their previous book INFLUENCE and go in detail about how to implement s change strategy that really works.

in the words of Tony Robbins "a massive action plan" that is got to produce results.

Great info with a solid plan

This book is backed by research and shared with real-life example. I highly recommend it.

No Excuses!

This is one of the best self-help /self-improvement books that I have ever re-read (yes, all 3 times:)! I love a book that appeals to the research and data-driven geek in me. It is scientifically based, theoretically sound, and yet at the same time highly highly relatable and relevant. Just get it! It will change your life as it is mine ( but only if you apply the principles suggested. Excellent work!
Thank y’all:)

New Concept!!

I often read books to help me better reach my full potential or to be the best version of myself. They are motivating but some are just common sense and others are really books ive already read just worded differently.
This audible actually has concept after concept that I have not read before. Im starting it again immediately but I wanted to write the review first.

Different

I have read/listened to numerous motivational books and speakers.Usually I get motivated for a while, but then it fades away. Rather than being information to tell me why I should change a habit (something I already know), this book delves into WHY I don't change - even though I have lots of reasons to and I really WANT to. It involves just enough scientific research to back up the claims, without getting boring or over-involved. These also showed me why some of the successes in my life happened - I could see the changes I made in relation to the information given. There are excellent tools for figuring out how to make this work for you personally, including access to a companion website.

The Best Change Book Ever

What does Joseph Grenny bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His emphasis and enthusiasm was perfect. He has a great voice for audiobooks.

Any additional comments?

This is the book you need if you seriously want to make change. It has an accompanying website that helps you follow through and provides a coach and email notifications. It is free for 90 days after using the code in the book. I am on my second read and am able to skip some parts quite easily. I am now taking notes too, as I found there is too much to recall when making your change plan if you didn't take notes. The website helps a lot there. I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I have read hundreds of self-help books, always trying to change something or grow, and this one is among the most practical and, I believe, likely the most effective. It's all based on research that is current and historical. Thanks for this great book.

IT WORKS!

I have not only used this information in this book to change me, but I have also equipped my own special education students with the skills needed for change. This book is a life changer! Read it! Take notes! Change!

not much new

if you are new to "self-help" ideas then this is a great survey book. the book would have been great if the author didn't pitch his website every-other paragraph.other then that i didnt get much from this book

Great Helpful Read

Would you listen to Change Anything again? Why?

Absolutely, the strategies and information taught in this book were fantastic the first time and I anticipate them helping me even more the next go around.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Change Anything?

Hard to say seeing as how it was a self help book, but there were several memorable and eye opening statements and I loved how it was all backed up with academic research. The whole thing was memorable.

Which character – as performed by Joseph Grenny – was your favorite?

There aren't really different characters, just the narrator.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yeah, it was shocking in its ability to portray new and helpful information, and helped me realize that I have approached change in my life in exactly the wrong way for a long time.

Any additional comments?

I have absolutely no doubt that the tactics and strategies taught in this book will work. I've read quire a number of self help books and I feel like this one took elements from many of them and formed it into a cohesive and effective strategy for enacting change or overcoming addiction in ones life.