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Adam Kahane

Adam Kahane is a renowned group facilitator. A director of Reos Partners, he helps diverse teams of leaders from across government, business and civil society collaborate to find common ground and to move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. He has facilitated such processes in Canada and abroad, notably contributing to the end of apartheid in South Africa and the civil war in Colombia. A prolific author, with six best-selling books about this work, he has helped build the capacity for peaceful progress worldwide. Kahane is a Member of The Order of Canada.

Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems: The Catalytic Power of Radical Engagement

In a world crying out for change, Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems is your guidebook for action. Adam Kahane, the best-selling author of Collaborating with the Enemy and a global authority on solving tough problems, delivers game-changing advice for anyone ready to make a difference.

This is a manifesto for world-changers. Drawing on decades of work with leaders from national and organizational presidents to front-line managers and grass-roots activists, Kahane distills seven potent habits that enable ordinary citizens to become extraordinary agents of transformation.

Imagine:

  • Cracking open entrenched systems with simple actions
  • Collaborating across deep divides to achieve the impossible
  • Uncovering hidden leverage points others miss
  • Persevering through setbacks with renewed purpose and energy
    Through riveting real-world examples, Kahane shows how these habits have sparked revolutions, brokered peace, and reimagined societies. Now he’s handing you the keys to that transformative power.

Whether you’re battling climate change, reinventing healthcare, or simply trying to make your community better, this book is your essential guide. It’s time to stop feeling powerless and start creating the change you want to see.

Don’t just survive in a changing world—step in to transform it.

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