"For most of our lives, we are encouraged to trudge along the well-worn paths of those who have come before us. We learn the rules-- in our families, in our schools, in our workplaces, in our churches-- and most of the messages we receive tell us that following the rules will allow us to arrive at the lives we desire. But when change becomes not only desirable but also urgently necessary, this way of being no longer serves us. Bishop T.D. Jakes illuminates the pathway to encouraging and unleashing disruptive thinking and provides the wisdom and practical skills we need to evolve our most original and potentially transformational ideas from vision to reality. Through his insight into how our minds and emotions work and through his experiences as a pastor, entrepreneur, and creator, Bishop Jakes leads us into a new way of relating to and transforming the world around us for good" -- In a book geared toward leaders and creators, Jakes talks about encouraging disruptive thinking to bring about change. adapted from book jacket.

What is disruptive thinking? --Why do we need disruptive thinking now? -- Disruptive partnerships -- Collaborative solutions -- Why disrupt? -- Why it's so difficult -- Major obstacles on the way to disruption -- The challenge of succeeding -- Managing or teaching a disrupter -- Being married to a disrupter -- Parenting a disrupter -- What we must do now -- Disruptive thinking essays.