Full of energy and insight, David Baum sparks ideas for executives and managers to embrace change. Baum has transformed his own talents from clown and fire-eater with three circus companies to lecturer at Whartons Executive Development Program and the California Institute of Technology. (Some may readily see the similarities of working in those capacities.) Baum imparts his enlightened thoughts on leading change in over 60 vignettes with titles like, Fish in Muddy Waters, Dont Eat Your Seed Corn, and Keep to the Short List. These essays impart memorable yet practical ideas to transform an organization.

Sometimes profound, sometimes hilarious, but always inspiring, change consultant David Baum offers leaders more than 60 lessons in coping with organizational change. Culled from Baums personal and professional experiences, these bite-sized anecdotes, reflections, and case studies impart memorable and practical nuggets of wisdom that leaders at all levels can implement.

"An easy read and great reference. Lightning in a Bottle is full of good laughs and practical advice."

"This is a book of many jewels. David Baum has captured the best practices in business and entrepreneurial activities and translated them into bite-sized nuggets that are useful, illuminating, and often profound."

"Entertaining, delightful, quite easily read, yet deeply profound. The reader will laugh, ponder and think then read on, more and more impressed with the importance of the subject and methodology for dealing with change suggested by this gifted author."