Be a Change Agent

Many organizations and individuals struggle to adapt when the world moves faster than their methods. Dr. Dele Ola explores why people resist change and offers practical direction on moving toward growth and development. The book covers change leadership in depth: why it matters, what sets effective change leaders apart, and why strong change teams are essential.

The opening section profiles bold leaders and breaks down the VERITAS qualities behind their success. The next section focuses on building collaborative teams that perform well and have room to experiment without heavy bureaucratic oversight. Drawing on years of work with high-performing teams, Ola introduces the Tensions Equalizer, a diagnostic tool that examines three opposing pairs that generate friction: systems (structure versus influence), reaction (reflection versus action), and perspective (reality versus idealism). The tool is meant to change how readers judge the balance of members within a team.

The closing discussion considers the future of work, learning, enterprise, and innovation. Throughout, the book includes questionnaires and reflection questions, offering a practical toolkit for emerging change agents and experienced influencers who want to assess their leadership and grow.