Imagination is the most powerful tool we have. It's the one tool every leader has in common. The question is, are you using it right? And where is it taking you?
In this groundbreaking book, Paul Gustavson explores the powers of the imagination and how you can put it to greater use. Learn how your imagination gives sight to your hope, hindsight from your experiences, and insight into your opportunities.
"IMAGINE is a must-read book for anyone called to lead, innovate, or shape the future. Includes The Imagineer Assessment Tool and other resources."
The pages of this book explore four phases of an IMAGINE leader:
- OBSERVE - Being situationally aware
- ORIENT - Identifying the leadership choices
- DECIDE - Confidently choose a course of action
- ACT - Making the move and creating impact
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Only by leveraging these four phases do we see the impact of a dream realized. This is what reflects an IMAGINE leader.
This book takes you on a journey offering captivating stories and the science behind how your brain and imagination are wired. You'll discover how an IMAGINE leader can be a source of hope and encouragement despite a world of chaos and confusion. Amid a challenge, an IMAGINE leader sees opportunity. They are the ones bold enough to change the world.
What Others Are Saying About IMAGINE
"IMAGINE offers a fresh approach to leading from the inside out. Its combination of science and stories will spark new ideas - and open your eyes to the hidden possibilities around us."
- Daniel H. Pink,
#1 New York Times bestselling author.
The Power of Regret, Drive, and To Sell Is Human
"IMAGINE captures the essence of what it takes to be future minded yet situationally aware of the present. Both are critical to how you live and how you lead."- Mark Batterson
New York Times bestselling author,
The Circle Maker
"IMAGINE offers a grand tour into the realm of imagination. Whether you're creating a vision for yourself or for your team, organization, family, community, or nation, let this invaluable resource be your guide."- Dr. Gloria J. Burgess
Author, Flawless Leadership,
Dare to Wear Your Soul on the Outside, and Pass It On
"Einstein called Imagination "a preview of life's coming attractions." He went on to add that it's "more important than knowledge." This book is a fresh take on how to make better use of it. I highly recommend it."- Dr. Daniel Amen, MD
Bestselling Author,
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Foundation
"Paul Gustavson uses the power of story to take us on a journey to recognize and grow in our imaginative abilities. He provides us with practical examples, tools, and exercises to cultivate the power of imagination that is within each one of us."- Dave Cornell
Speaker and Author,
Cultivating Courage
"Paul is a student of leadership and growing systems and people.
In his newest book, this passion and commitment comes through with clarity and competence."- Kary Oberbrunner
WSJ & USA Today bestselling author, and
CEO of Igniting Souls
"This book offers great stimulation for what is possible. Paul provides stories and frameworks to get you dreaming of all the ways to create change in the lives of the people we serve and inspire. Each step we take toward a better life begins with curiosity and imagination. - Daniel Hammond
Entrepreneur and Author,
Customer Driven Leadership
