Brian Gunia

Brian Gunia is an American author, professor, and sought after public speaker. He is best known for his books Seeking Power, Change Without Stress, and Perspectives on Public Relations and Organizational Development. He has become a highly respected and influential expert on effective change management and developing strategies for a successful business model.

Gunia was born in Wisconsin, where he grew up and graduated from college with a degree in education and political science. After which, he became a high school teacher and worked in the special education field for a number of years. He has a Master's degree in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Organizational Development from the University of Illinois, Champagne/Urbana.

Gunia's most popular book, Seeking Power, was published in 2012 and has since become a prominent resource on change management and leadership. In the book, Gunia discusses how to increase the power and influence of individuals in the workplace. He calls this "power sharing" and provides a four-step system that encourages free flowing communication, open dialogue, and collaboration between employer and employees. Gunia also shares practical guidance on how to avoid and manage crisis scenarios, so that organizations don't have to face them every time a change is implemented.

In 2014, Gunia published Change without Stress: A Proactive Plan for Minimizing Change Stress. This book builds on the topics covered in Seeking Power by delving deeper into change management. Gunia proposes a comprehensive system of preparation, implementation, and maintenance for successful change initiatives. He also explores how to recognize and manage stress that comes from change using simple strategies and tactics that can be used in everyday life.

Gunia's third book, Perspectives on Public Relations and Organizational Development, is also highly regarded. This book provides a unique and contemporary perspective on public relations and organizational development. Gunia identifies four different public relations styles and how they affect organizations. He then demonstrates how to integrate these styles into an effective public relations plan and illustrates the connection between public relations activities, branding, corporate culture and organizational development.

Gunia regularly engages in public speaking to share his wealth of knowledge and experiences. He has spoken at the Wharton School of Business and has been invited to conferences, workshops, and corporate events across the United States. He also consults with businesses on developing better change management strategies and implementing successful change initiatives.

As a professor, Gunia has a passion for engaging with students, connecting with them on a personal level and helping to inspire their career paths. Gunia currently teaches classes at the University of Illinois, Champagne/Urbana and has received numerous awards from academic institutions for his outstanding teaching and lecturing.

Brian Gunia has become an authoritative voice in the field of change management and organizational development. His works have been acclaimed by experts, business leaders, and students around the world and influenced the strategies of countless organizations. He has been named one of the "Top 25 Change Professionals" by Change Management Global and has been featured in leading industry journals and periodicals. Gunia's books and public speaking engagements continue to provide valuable insight into the complex and often misunderstood field of change management.