Discussion Questions:

1. How do you define discontinuous change? How does it differ from continuous change?

2. Reflect on a personal experience of discontinuous change in your life. How did you navigate through it?

3. How do you think the COVID-19 pandemic has been a form of discontinuous change for society? How has it affected you personally?

4. What are some challenges that leaders face in navigating through a time of discontinuous change?

8. Explore the idea of finding positive aspects in a time of discontinuous change. What opportunities or growth can you identify in the midst of challenges?

9. Think about the role of experts and trust in navigating through discontinuous change. How do you discern which experts to trust in uncertain times?

10. Discuss the significance of defining reality as a leader, as mentioned in Max DePree's book. Why is it important for leaders to acknowledge and address the reality of discontinuous change?