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WE the Change: Launching Big Ideas and Creating New Realities Kindle Edition

4.9 out of 5 stars 62 ratings

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

Originally inspired by a desire to leave her daughters a lasting legacy, WE the Change emerged as an extraordinary roadmap for anyone yearning to transform their life, organization, or community. Merging her life-changing experience walking El Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile medieval footpath across Spain, with thirty years as an organizational change and leadership consultant, Shannon Wallis offers readers an intimate and powerful, yet practical, way to authentically create what they want.

WE the Change encourages and guides you, step-by-step, through the challenging terrain that every woman faces when she’s trying to launch something new. Through each chapter you will:

  • Uncover and deepen your authentic vision
  • Discover specifically what’s standing in your way
  • Learn practical tools to overcome obstacles
  • Create a potent support system that keeps you moving forward

IT’S TIME TO MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE!

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Who is WE the Change written for?
WE the Change
is for people who have Big Ideas. People who want to create New Realities. It's for women of all ages--including young women with big dreams. But it's not just for women. It's an extraordinary roadmap for anyone yearning to transform their life, organization, or community. It's both inspirational and practical, and it guides the reader step-by-step through the challenging terrain we face when we want to launch something new.

What would you say to someone who has an idea but doesn't know where to begin, or doesn't feel they are capable of getting it done?
Starting anything new can feel overwhelming even for me, and this is my life's work. When I have an idea, I often start by sharing it with at least one other person. That person should be a Supporter--someone who cares about me and has my best interests at heart. Talking it through makes it more real. The collaboration enables me to be more creative about how to approach getting started.

What is the one question we should be asking ourselves when we are stuck and not moving forward with something we want to do?
The best question may sound simple, "What is getting in the way of achieving your goal?" This is the most direct question and the answer may be layered. When your first answer surfaces, dig deeper to understand how and why it is contributing to blocking your forward momentum.

Why is it so important to identify and engage supporters and other stakeholders in this process?
Identifying and engaging Supporters early in the process improves your chance of success. It is the first step I take once I have an understanding of the gap between where I want to be in the future and where I am starting from today. Supporters are the stakeholders who enthusiastically embrace the change you desire and are willing to advocate on your behalf. Opposers don't embrace it and actively work to block your success. We all have both groups in our lives. If an Opposer carries a lot of influence and power in your life, they can quickly derail you. Learning the Opposer's concerns so you can address them upfront is as important to success as engaging Supporters to help you achieve your goals.

How did your childhood experiences and your mother's story inspire you to write this book?
I grew up in a very humble single-parent home. My mother did not have a college education and could only find a minimum-wage job. We received government assistance for heat, food, and healthcare. In spite of her lack of education, she did have a special talent. She was an amazing artist who specialized in drawing children and characters. She routinely made drawings for friends and created her own cards. Often, she talked about launching her own business, a line of cards. But, like so many women, my mother was riddled with fear, self-doubt, and a belief that her ideas--and she herself--just weren't good enough. She couldn't see a step-by-step way out. She didn't know how to start. She quit before beginning.

My family experience caused me to further my education. I have dedicated my career to helping others improve their situations for themselves and their organizations. I am a student of transforming ideas into reality. I learned multiple approaches and blended the best of each into my own approach to enable my clients to achieve their objectives. I refined my approach over time, and then I wrote this book so women who have ideas would have a roadmap and toolkit to implement them.

What elements of your professional and personal experiences are reflected in this book?
I have more than thirty years of professional experience as well as a lifetime of personal vision, tenacity, and practice in launching big ideas and creating new realities. From Price Waterhouse Consulting to Microsoft, and from Grameen Foundation to smaller non-profits, I have worked with more than 20,000 leaders on six continents with the very tools found in this book. Do I use every single tool with every client? No. I select what makes the most sense for each situation. I've included as many as possible so you can find what works best for you.

Why does this book include a workbook, and how should readers use it?
Inspiration is not enough to launch a big idea or create a new reality. Stories, models, and case studies in other books about change are nice but don't help you implement your idea. You need tools and exercises to turn an idea into reality. The book is written in the spirit of my coaching practice. To use it for self-guided coaching, I recommend the following approach: read the Camino story completely to understand the story and approach. Next, read it again, chapter by chapter. After reading each chapter, work with the exercises in the parallel chapters found in the workbook. Chapter by chapter, you will create the plan to launch your Big Idea or create your New Reality. Join the community at wethechange.solutions to learn more.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08ZRTCCNQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ignite Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 22, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 206 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1953655486
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 62 ratings

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Anything is possible—it’s a phrase most people write off as a cliché. But not Shannon. Before she was a leadership consultant, before she was the senior executive at a Fortune 100 company, before she received her MBA from Duke, she was a young woman in a small town, from a humble home, with little hope of ever leaving. But she did leave and achieve, and she believes anything is possible. More importantly, Shannon believes you too can accomplish the remarkable, and she is here to help you make that happen. Bottom line—she’s not satisfied with “what ifs” that lead to “only ifs,” and you shouldn’t be either.

As a leadership consultant, Shannon pushes and inspires leaders to model the exemplary leadership that can transform companies, organizations, and communities. It’s a job she loves, and it’s given her the opportunity to work with remarkable people at incredible companies like Amazon, Coca-Cola, FedEx, Grameen Foundation, Guidehouse, Microsoft, Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos, Trinity Education Foundation, United Planet, and Zillow.

But before she was helping senior leaders do the impossible, Shannon was one of them. At Microsoft, she became the first person to head up High Potential Leadership Development on a global level. How? By being the first person to both see the need and act on it. In the role, she led a global team of high-performers and managed a multi-million dollar budget. She also learned a lot; like no matter where you work or where you live, exemplary leadership cascades through an organization and makes everyone better.

Shannon is also the proud mother of two teenage daughters. She’s been happily married to her husband for twenty-two years and resides in Bellevue, WA, outside of Seattle. When she’s not supporting clients and organizations to embrace their highest potential, you can find her traveling the globe, exploring cultures, meeting new friends, and seeking connection, community, and . . . chocolate.

Shannon can be reached at: www.wethechange.solutions

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"...hard to put down, and the workbook was easy to navigate while revealing complex truths about what may be stopping me from achieving the goals I wish..." Read more

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What an incredible book by Shannon Wallis! An amazing adventure to follow her through her life-changing experience of walking El Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile medieval footpath across Spain and then to learn her robust background of thirty years as an organizational change and leadership consultant was super educating. She gives the reader an intimate and powerful, easy-to-follow, way to authentically create what they want. WE the Change encourages and guides you, step-by-step, through the challenging terrain that every woman faces when she's trying to launch something new. If you want to uncover and deepen your authentic vision, then this book is for you! If you want to discover specifically what's standing in your way, then this book is for you! If you want to learn practical tools to overcome obstacles, , then this book is for you! If you want to create a potent support system that keeps you moving forward, then this book is for you! All above these great takeaways, she provides a workbook at the end of the book to apply all she speaks on to your own life so you can find your calling and set a plan around it to make it a reality! I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to leave a lasting legacy and/or get the most out of life!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023
    Shannon Wallis shares a great story about taking on the Camino de Santiago and finds a beautiful way to tie her experience into guiding others through taking on, creating, and effecting change in their lives and the world we inhabit.

    For the story and metaphor alone, I would recommend reading We the Change. Wallis includes a workbook related to each chapter and that's a huge value add. I love books that guide the reader into identifying the next steps, but she bumps it to the next level by throwing you right into the action. So much value when you act on it, so do it!
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2021
    WE the Change is not only an inspiring story about overcoming obstacles and achieving greatness but a useful resource to help the reader achieve whatever "Big Ideas" or "New Realities" they want to. Shannon takes the reader with her along her journey on El Camino de Santiago, from the initial idea to the completion, then walks them through how they can also bring to life an idea that may seem daunting at first, but in the end could be life-enriching and maybe even life-changing. The book was hard to put down, and the workbook was easy to navigate while revealing complex truths about what may be stopping me from achieving the goals I wish to accomplish. It's a great resource for launching ideas from personal goals to business ventures.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
    Shannon Wallis is a brilliant storyteller to weaves in her 20+ years in Adult development by sharing her story of walking the El Camino and discovering her inner-strengths. Each element of El Camino paints a picture of how each of leads the life we want; and what gets in the way. This book, paired the Cascade Leadership App is a MUST for anyone who has BIG DREAMS!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2023
    What an inspirational read! Learning about the author's spiritual calling taking her to unknown places around the world to the middle of nowhere was a page turner! She dropped everything and took a 500 mile hike and had a lot of struggles along the way. But in the end she is able to use the spiritual and physical lessons and apply them to the business world. She been massively successful and offers amazing insight on how to merge your calling with your career.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2021
    Shannon's journey, both personally and professionally, have given her amazing insight and strategies for bringing ideas to reality! She has developed a practical, step-by-step process that will help you to identify your vision, create your roadmap, navigate the obstacles, and gather your tribe of supporters to finally transform your current reality and accomplish the remarkable. JUST SAY YES! It's a MUST READ BOOK Ladies!
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021
    Shannon sets a powerful context in this book, what she calls her Big Idea--a 500-mile pilgrimage/walk across Spain, with comments on how she accomplished it and the important lessons she learned along the way. Her story is filled with wonder, fear, courage, and the power of pursuing something deeply important. She then uses that story as a template for helping anyone who has a Big Idea or wants a 'new reality.' So the second half of the book is a workbook, filled with great questions, models to shift and expand your thinking, and tips for building your own courage to pursue what matters most to you. I found the book beautifully written, filled with practical wisdom, and perfect for someone on the verge of their own big journey.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021
    WE the Change at one level details the challenges, hopes and dreams of one woman who sets out to walk the 500 mile pilgrimage El Camino de Santiago. On a deeper level Wallis is telling a story of how we can and must take on other challenges in life. The steps and phases she experiences on the Camino shed light on the phases we all experience when we choose to create more of the life and leadership we want. Her story of courage, vulnerability, fear and the joy of community ring true. The workbook that comes with the book is invaluable. If you’re ready for the next challenge or chapter in your life but are concerned you may not have the courage, or may not know how, or may fail this book is for you. You’re not alone! This book will be your guide.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2021
    This book is a helpful tool for anyone looking to move forward with their big ideas, or looking to create new realities in their lives. It's easy to get stuck with a great idea and then have no idea how to actually do something with it. The author breaks down, step-by-step, the conditions necessary for creating lasting change. She weaves in her many years of expertise in organizational change with her personal experience of transformational change on El Camino de Santiago in Spain. There is special emphasis on "WE" ... or what we can do when we act together with others. The principles and lessons in this book would be useful to anyone, through there's a special emphasis on empowering women in implementing their big ideas.
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  • Priyanka Saliyan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome and inspiring
    Reviewed in India on March 10, 2023
    This is an awesome book and helped me gain clarity on how to make that big idea in my mind come true. We constantly fear that the idea we have is not so good and what will people think. But the author through her personal story and experience shares how we can make that dream come true. Also this book has worksheets and exercises which helps to gain more clarity. With the help of exercises one can definitely implement everything written in the book. A must read for all.
  • Holly Robinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing and eye opening book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2023
    This is a completely amazing book that tells all about one woman's incredible journey of a 500-mile walk across Spain. She is open and honest about her fears and the challenges she faced, and how she continued on this journey, even when at times it felt impossible.

    Truly inspiring and such a good read for anyone setting off on their own journey and how to apply these skills to all areas of your life.
  • Vaibhav
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
    Reviewed in India on March 8, 2023
    "We the Change" seems to be an empowering read for women who want to achieve their goals. The book likely provides insights and advice on overcoming obstacles and finding the resources and support needed to achieve success. It may also explore the unique challenges that women face in pursuing their goals and offer strategies for navigating these challenges. Overall, "We the Change" appears to be a valuable resource for women who are striving to reach their full potential and achieve their goals.

    Well done Shannon Wallis
  • Nikhil Tiwariii
    5.0 out of 5 stars We The Change
    Reviewed in India on March 10, 2023
    👉This book provides a road map for leading a successful life and is both inspirational and motivating. This book was written by the author specifically for women who desire to create enormous empires, but males can also benefit from it.

    👉The book is split into two sections: The huge idea's history is told in the first section. The lesson and workbook are explained in the second section.

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