Drawing from professional coaching strategies (rather than change management theory) and brain research, Reiss, a coach, consultant, and former school administrator, identifies 12 strategies leaders (especially those in schools) can use to overcome resistance to organizational change using a coaching style of leadership. The strategies evolved from her work with school leaders and individuals and can be applied to any personal or professional change effort for organizations, teams, individuals, or leaders. They help leaders challenge assumptions, have a higher purpose, be aware of limiting thoughts, get rid of the negatives and naysayers, put together a group, emotionally connect the goal, maintain momentum, consider possibilities, use peak performance techniques like visualization, turn talk into the future, expect and welcome discomfort, and remain focused. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)