"Vitality is a terrific book. Based on, and describing, the Lofy's intensive work with all kinds of organizations, it not only explains why these organizations become devitalized, but it describes what can be done to bring life back to them. You finish the book thinking, 'I wish these people could come in here and work with us.' In the world of Organizational Development, where so much of the writing is either fluff or fantasy, this is solid and tough-minded, but also profoundly life affirming. Highly recommended!"

— William Bridges, consultant and author of Transitions, Managing Transition, and Job Shift

"I've watched Chuck and Mary Lofy work their magic in several different organizations. I've always marveled at their impact and wondered how they do it. After reading Vitality I now know. And you can, too. If you want a vital organization, read this book."

— David Osborne, co-author of The Price of Government, Banishing Bureaucracy and Reinventing Government. Senior partner in The Public Strategies Group.

"A masterful job of integrating theory with practice. Chuck and Mary Lofy have lived every page of this book. Their lives and their work consistently demonstrate the power of trustworthy leadership."

— Carol Ericson, former Superintendent of Schools for Roseville, MN and Chaska, MN. Named a "Minneapolis-St. Paul Woman of Distinction."

"Vitality is an important work for any leader seeking to bring about significant change. The Lofys take us below the surface, teaching us how to tap the enormous power of the human spirit. They help us understand what is really going on when people are confronted with the challenge of change."

— Babak Armajani, CEO, The Public Strategies Group, co-author of Breaking Through Bureaucracy.

"This wonderful book is bursting with great ideas, fascinating stories, and practical advice. The Lofys helped transform and reinvigorate my organization from top to bottom. Vitality is the perfect guide for those who seek to boost their organization's energy and effectiveness."

— Bernard J. Jones, Former Dean of Extension and the College of Agriculture, University of Nevada-Reno.

About Our Book

Vitality: Igniting Your Organization's Spirit gives leaders at all levels the tools to build a more spirited, vigorous, and successful organization. Citing stories culled from three decades of experience in the field, the book reveals the unseen, dynamic energy that affects every organization. It provides leaders with ways to reinvigorate themselves and the people in their businesses or organizations.

Vitality — the force of life — is ignited when an organization engages its members as stakeholders in the organization. Once involved, people feel a part of a community, and their work holds more meaning for them. They devote themselves to the organization, and they improve it. Engaged members build on the organization's success; they innovate; they step up and lead; they set an example and make others want to be a part of the organization.

The Lofys, with more than thirty years of experience in business ownership and management, politics, teaching, and counseling, have identified three inter-related factors that crucially influence vitality. They are change, trust and leadership. These three conditions affect all people and organizations. Ignored or mishandled, they can sap vitality from an organization. But when recognized and used effectively, change, trust and leadership can catalyze enormous energy. They can help an organization to survive a crisis or to find a better, more positive path to the next stage of development.

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