The Shape of Change
On Leadership, Resilience, and the Urgent Art of Becoming More Human Together!
A new book by Jennifer Brown
A soulful companion for leaders in motion.
“This book is not about resisting change. It’s about letting ourselves be reshaped by it.”
In The Shape of Change, bestselling author and inclusive leadership expert Jennifer Brown invites us to rethink how we lead, heal, and evolve in times of deep transformation.
This is not a traditional leadership book.
It’s a quiet invitation for the ones standing in the hallway between what’s ending and what’s not yet begun. For those ready to lead with less armor and more heart.
Through essays and meditations, Brown explores what it means to stand with change—not as a form of defeat, but as a radical act of presence, humility, and humanity.
Reflective.
Courageous.
Human.
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This is more than a business book.
It’s a quiet invitation to reflect, to reconnect, and to lead with authenticity in times of complexity. Whether you’re a people leader, a coach, a changemaker, or someone simply walking through transformation, this book will meet you where you are — in the hallway between what was and what’s next.
Each essay weaves together themes of. . .
Belonging and Identity
Grace and Grief
Courage and Surrender
Purpose and Resonance
This book is for you if. . .
- You’re leading through uncertainty and craving restoration.
- You’re ready to release burnout culture and reclaim your joy.
- You’re longing for a leadership path rooted in deep. listening, low ego, and wholeness.
- You’re curious about your own version of liberation.
About Jennifer Brown
Jennifer Brown (she/her) is a bestselling author, award-winning speaker, and trusted voice on inclusive leadership. Her work has guided Fortune 500 brands, global nonprofits, and thousands of individuals on the journey to building human-centered, future-ready cultures.
She is the author of How to Be an Inclusive Leader and Beyond Diversity, and the host of The Will to Change podcast. With over two decades of experience, Jennifer brings both strategic clarity and soulful grounding to conversations about identity, resilience, and authentic leadership.
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Want to share The Shape of Change with your team, community, or leadership circle?
We believe this book is best experienced in conversation — read slowly, reflect deeply, and share with others who are also navigating transformation.
As we prepare for the book’s release, we’re developing a set of resources to support book clubs, group readings, and leadership roundtables — designed to elevate the experience and help facilitate meaningful dialogue.
👥 If you’re planning to order 10+ copies, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re happy to explore:
- Special pricing for teams or organizations
- Early access to discussion prompts, reading rhythms, and reflection tools
- Opportunities to bring Jennifer into one of your gatherings for a virtual conversation or live Q&A
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Let’s make this book a spark for a deeper connection in your team, your leadership, and your community.