Olney Books
Why Change Fails
You can't run away from the truth
We defined each stage so that we can move more effectively through this cycle. In the end, we expect to achieve the success that comes with good decisions and sustainable change. Part of the reason the second book was written was to recognize how to make transition and the resulting change great.
You can have great transition that results in harmful change or change that may not be as productive as it could be because of a faulty transition. You can also have great transition that should have never been made in the first place.
When I began writing Why Change Fails, I sat with my mentor and pastor and discussed the significance with the book of Proverbs. You’ll see the truth that this book reveals throughout because as I read the proverbs with the intention of dissecting failure, I couldn’t run away from the truth. I hope you read my book with the same success.
It would have been better if I reverse-ordered my books
I would have had Why Change Fails first, Commitment to Change second, and The Transition Game third. I really should have written this book, Why Change Fails, first.
When my dad taught us to ski, he would first teach us why change fails. He would initially teach us how to get up from a fallen position. It was inevitable that we would fall.
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About Us
Our Experience
Kristina Olney - CEO
Kristina Olney is a service and executive professional with 30 years in leadership of Hospitality, Human Resources, and Business Management with companies ranging from multi-million dollars to multi-billion dollars. Kristina’s primary focus as a CEO is to care for individuals and companies so they can live a fulfilled life. She helps organizations and people excel in their personal and business lives through proper maintenance of their rest and work.
She has helped several people, and many organizations thrive. Kristina is the CEO in a business called GONATELLE, Inc.-DBA: Olney Travel. Kristina lives in the Southern California area and utilizes her time with her husband and children while doing volunteer work.
Our Approach
GONATELLE focuses on Needs Assessment and Transition to the next Echelon while understanding Lessons Learned and Executing solutions.
CFO
Greg Olney is a business and management professional with 45 years in leadership of Finance, Operations, Client Service, Project Management, and IT with companies ranging from multi-million dollars to multi-billion dollars. Greg’s primary focus as a CFO is the construction industry where he has specific expertise in job costing. He helps organizations stay compliant and builds high performance teams while greatly exceeding margin expectations.
He has authored multiple books centered around change management training - The Transition Game, Commitment to Change, Why Change Fails, The Restoration Process, along with his most recent book, The Great Distraction – to help individuals and businesses thrive. Greg is a key player in a business called GONATELLE, headed by Kristina Olney as the CEO.
Why Us?
Our purpose is to affect change in others so that they can do great things.
Statements
Vision:
The vision of GONATELLE is to create a better tomorrow for businesses and individuals so that they can experience peace of mind while impactful change is being accomplished. Organizations will experience great, defined as “of extraordinary quality, ability, or distinction”, outcomes in their lives and at the workplace.
Mission:
The mission of GONATELLE is to GO and provide Needs Assessment and Transition to the next Echelon while understanding Lessons Learned and Executing solutions by affecting change in family and business organizations to increase margins, improve net worth, and champion asset growth.