You are a leader. Not because you have a title, but because you wake up every day committed to the well-being and success of the important people in your life. Whether you're a manager, parent, teacher, coach, or CEO - you want better for the people you lead, and you're searching for a better way to get them there. For too long, the concepts of human potential, performance, and resilience have been needlessly complicated. Stephen de Groot shares a comprehensive model that makes it simple.
Getting to Better introduces the CORE Algorithm, a complex model of human betterment simplified into practical strategies. It's designed to validate what you already do well while giving you tools to think, feel, and behave differently - so even small changes create profound results.
It was developed over 30 years "in the trenches" with everyone - from foster care and youth justice to coaching F-35 pilots, world-class surgeons, and executive leaders. The CORE Algorithm works with all people, making human behavior make simple sense.
Inside, you will discover how to:
- Understand Why We Hold Back
- Solve the Mystery of Motivation
- Strengthen Resilience
- Master the CORE Communication Foundations
Getting to Better gives you the clarity, confidence, and calm to elevate your potential and the potential of others - from small daily improvements to profound transformations that can seem unbelievable.
About the Author :
Stephen de Groot has dedicated his life to making the lives of people better. As Co-Founder and President of Brivia, international speaker, and author of Responsive Leadership (SAGE, 2016), he has worked with over 300 organizations across 12 countries - from youth justice and foster care to F-35 pilots and executive leaders. Stephen is committed to making complex human behavior simple and actionable - developing strategies for human betterment with everyone, everywhere.
Review :
I have never encountered anyone in my life, like Stephen de Groot - he is a powerhouse of energy, ideas, and passion. I love what he has created in this model for improving the lives of leaders, teachers, parents, employees, young people, and children. This book will make the world better.
- Dr. Jean Clinton, MD FRCP(C), Clinical Professor Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Author of "Love Builds Brains"
Stephen's work is deeply insightful, creative, and accessible. He has a unique way of getting at the power of humanity. His model is comprehensive, and powerful. The CORE Algorithm - his model - is unique, practical and deep. Guaranteed to increase your capacity to solve vexing problems for individuals, organizations and society.
- Michael Fullan, OC, Professor Emeritus, OISE/University of Toronto, World Renowned Author
This model is so cool and exciting. It has infinite potential for unlocking a formula for human thriving. The possibilities for
positive impact, with everyone, everywhere, is immeasurable. It will change lives and save lives.
- Dr. Kate Stone, Physicist, CEO Novalia, Creative Scientist and Human Enthusiast
Through the deepest of personal tragedy to the highs of professional military leadership, Stephen has stood shoulder to shoulder with me, encouraging, inspiring, and equipping me through the CORE Algorithm-making the complex simple and compelling me positively forward into my potential.
- Paul "Simmo" Simmons, F-35 Pilot, Squadron Commander
This CORE Algorithm is not another self-help program. It's a powerful set of tools for understanding relationships and
elevating human potential. The model does what it says it does. No matter who you are, it will help you and the people you care
about, get to better.
- Rev. Dr. Christopher Pugh, PhD Physics (Quantum Information)
