The Change Up

Leadership Growth Journeys (Book 2)

Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
224 Pages
Reviewed on 05/19/2025
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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

Annissa Deshpande brings readers a stimulating story of leadership and growth in this illuminating book. The Change Up is the second installment of Deshpande's Leadership Growth Journey series, and it follows Jack Shorn, CEO of Accelx Services, newly promoted to this position in the company after it was acquired by Gold Private Equity fifteen months ago. Since taking the company's help, Jack has realized it's in disarray. Revenues are somehow on target, but business deals are yet to be closed, and some team leaders aren't pulling their weight. Meanwhile, his new investors have given him a deadline. But Jack's fortunes change after he comes across executive coach Meg Beecham, who begins to guide him as he learns to communicate effectively, get the best out of his teams, practice accountability, and penetrate new strategic markets.

Whether you're a corporate executive, aspiring entrepreneur, or CEO, The Change Up will help you transform yourself into a leader and motivator who knows how to get results. Through an engaging story in a corporate setting, Annissa Deshpande reveals the tools and strategies for success in a competitive environment, offering readers leadership tips for the sustainable growth of an organization. This is not just any leadership self-help book but a practical guide featuring actionable strategies that business leaders and corporate executives can employ within their organizations. Deshpande's storytelling is informative, engrossing, and motivational. Apart from Jack and Meg, I also enjoyed the character of Accelx's CPO, Shauna Miller-Desai. Business leaders have to overcome extraordinary challenges in their day-to-day work environments. This book will arm you with all the tools and techniques you need to navigate those challenges. Highly recommended!