Quinn, R. E. (2011). Building the bridge as you walk on it: A guide for leading change, John Wiley & Sons.
Building the Bridge As You Walk On It tells the personal stories of people who have embraced
deep change and inspired author Robert Quinn to take his concept one step further and develop
a new model of leadership—“the fundamental state of leadership.” The exploration of this
transformative state is at the very heart of the book. Quinn shows how anyone can enter the
fundamental state of leadership by engaging in the eight practices that center on the theme of
ever-increasing integrity—reflective action, authentic engagement, appreciative inquiry,
grounded vision, adaptive confidence, detached interdependence, responsible freedom, and
tough love. After each chapter, Quinn challenges you to assess yourself with respect to each
practice and to formulate a strategy for personal growth.