Building the Bridge As You Walk On It tells the personal stories of
people who have embraced deep change and inspired author Robert Quinn to
take his concept one step further and develop a new model of
leadership--"the fundamental state of leadership." The exploration of
this transformative state is at the very heart of the book. Quinn shows
how anyone can enter the fundamental state of leadership by engaging in
the eight practices that center on the theme of ever-increasing
integrity--reflective action, authentic engagement, appreciative
inquiry, grounded vision, adaptive confidence, detached interdependence,
responsible freedom, and tough love. After each chapter, Quinn
challenges you to assess yourself with respect to each practice and to
formulate a strategy for personal growth.