Whether you are going through mild changes now or expect massive reorganizations in the future, change is inevitable for every successful organization. DETOUR contains remarkable insight on how to deal with change and provides solutions to reduce stress, eliminate fear and increase performance. Hall of Fame Speaker and best-selling author Steve Gilliland, who showed us how to Enjoy The Ride, now reveals how to handle change in a fluctuating workplace and navigate life's turns when something sets you on a course that you never planned, into a future you never imagined. This book will help you develop... [[ THE MINDSET OF RECOGNITION Identify the Prerequisites for Change [[ THE MINDSET OF REACTION Manage the Stress When Change Occurs [[ THE MINDSET OF REALITY Discover the Three Sides to the Story [[ THE MINDSET OF RESOURCEFULNESS Dismiss the Self-Imposed Limitations [[ THE MINDSET OF RECEPTIVENESS Choose the Belief of Possibilities [[ THE MINDSET OF RESOLUTION Unearth the Power of Determination People have an instinctive ability to adapt to most situations and often live by the adage "It is what it is." Regrettably, while our ability to adapt is amazing, our ability to change isn't. When you least expect it, life challenges your courage and willingness to change. In such moments, you can either accept it for what it is or make it what you want. Just as failure is a vital part of success, every DETOUR is a critical part of your trip and allows you to exercise creativity and resourcefulness by moving forward in ways you had not anticipated. DETOUR PRAISE FOR STEVE GILLILAND'S DETOUR GILLILAND "The book DETOUR is totally off the charts! A masterful manuscript on how we all need to clearly look at change in the workplace and away from work." --Beckie Johnston, Chick-fil-A "Every book you have written has 'upped my game' as a person. My all-time favorite was Enjoy The Ride, until now. DETOUR is a spectacular book that is guaranteed to make a person's ride more enjoyable. Thank you!" --Bill Stainton, Emmy Award Winning Television Producer "DETOUR will help you find the hidden opportunities in unwelcome change. Steve Gilliland takes you on an amazing journey and shows you how to feel more in control when the change is out of your control. Sure to be another best seller!" --Philip Welch, Wells Fargo

Author Biography

Steve Gilliland is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed on less than 220 speakers worldwide since 1977. Notable speakers such as Ronald Reagan, Zig Ziglar and Norman Vincent Peale are also part of this prestigious group. The author of seven books, Steve was named Author of the Year by Advantage Media Group in 2010. His book Enjoy The Ride(TM) has been on the publisher's best seller list for a record nine consecutive years and serves as the cornerstone to Steve's personal and professional philosophy. Steve speaks to more than 250,000 people a year and has shared the platform with numerous dignitaries and celebrities, including best-selling author Dr. Ken Blanchard, former University of Tennessee Women's Basketball Coach Pat Summitt and comedian Howie Mandel. Considered a master storyteller and a brilliant comedian, Steve can be heard daily on SiriusXM Radio's Laugh USA and Blue Collar Radio. Whether Steve is strengthening leaders or helping organizations increase revenue, he provides the facts and logic that guide clients to set clear objectives and achieve projected outcomes. When you look at his body of work, it is easy to understand why he is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame and Author of the Year. His client list is extensive and includes over 20 Fortune 100 companies and numerous Fortune 500 companies such as Alcoa, Boeing, Coca-Cola, General Motors, Goodyear, IBM, In-N-Out Burger, Marriott, Monsanto, Procter & Gamble, Raytheon, Siemens, Verizon and Wells Fargo.