Janet Lapp

Biography

Dr. Janet Lapp is a change expert who helps people and companies to adapt to change in a positive and productive way. A former University professor, researcher, clinician, and registered nurse, she was born and raised in Canada, and her PhD with Honours is from McGill University in Montreal.

For over 25 years, she has inspired and encouraged over 1,500 government agencies and Fortune 100 clients in English, French and Spanish, from Russia to Argentina to Hong Kong, to adopt a mindset toward change and adapt to whatever forces and challenges face them.

A licensed clinical psychologist and author of five books, she has been admitted into the CPAE Speakers Hall of Fame ... the `Oscar` of Professional Speaking, and one year was rated by Toastmasters as one of the top three speakers worldwide. She is the creator and host of the CBS-series `Keep Well`, has been nominated for local Emmy Awards, and has appeared regularly on INN, ABC, CNN, and NBC affiliates.

She is author of five books: Dancing with Tigers, Plant your Feet Firmly in Mid-Air (a change management book used by both Ritz-Carlton and IBM sales for their change efforts), Positive Spin, Why Won`t They Listen to Me? (leadership), and Lead at the Edge of Change (adapting to fast change).

A former air race pilot and current flight instructor, Janet has flown her airplane throughout South America and Africa, and is a long time member of the Flying Doctors of Mercy (Ligainternational.org) working in central Mexico. She currently lives in southern California.

Publications

Positive Spin:
Why the American Dream is making you miserable and what you can do about it.

Ever wondered why you are working harder and yet having less fun? Are you on a treadmill -- and no matter how fast you go, you feel you might not get any further? The Western political system and the current ruling class (the media) have put a Positive Spin on our world, heading us toward catastrophe. We all have a right to happiness (true) if we just think the right thoughts (false), earn the right income and have the right job (false) and live the American dream. This groundbreaking book uncovers what is wrong with the system, and provides the truth of how we need to think and what we need to do to create genuine happiness in our own lives, and peace throughout our world.

Other Publications:
Plant your Feet Firmly in Mid-Air -- Guiding Through Change

Dancing with Tigers -- Myths and stories and common-sense wisdom for personal breakthroughs

Why Won`t They Listen to Me? How to head off problems with your kids at the pass -- how come kids get out of control and what you can do about it

Grab `Em and Keep `Em; How to create a culture that your people would be crazy to leave. What you can do to create a fantastic culture at your company.

Titles

The Edge of Change: How to Lead the Field Through Uncertainty and Ambiguity

Plant Your Feet Firmly in Mid-Air: Thrive During Fast Change

Leading at the Edge of Change

Dare to Lead the Adventure of Change