Shifting Gears at the Crossroads: How to Prepare for Disruption and Navigate Life's Major Transitions Wondering how can companies prepare for disruption — or to Transform Disruption Into Success? In Shifting Gears at the Crossroads, author DJ Hefflin shares a powerful, faith-based roadmap drawn from his own professional, personal, and ministry shifts. This book answers key questions like what do you mean by disruption, what's a positive word for disruption (think transformation, pivot, or breakthrough), and what's a professional way to say messed up when life throws curveballs. If you're facing a career crossroad, questioning what is considered a career path, or exploring what does career explorer mean, this guide is for you. The future of work demands preparing for disruption — only about 20% of people are financially ready for even a six-month shift, and far fewer see it coming. DJ Hefflin, through Crossroads Professional Building, Crossroads Professional Coaching, and Crossroads Professional Counseling insights, built this book on real experiences to help you thrive amid change. Why “Shifting Gears at the Crossroads” Was Written DJ Hefflin created this book to guide people through life's major transitions with a practical, step-by-step process for managing change and turning setbacks into setups for success. The Four Foundational “F’s” The core revolves around balancing faith, family, fitness, and finances — like Jenga blocks holding up a stable life. When one wobbles (especially faith during tough times), the others can collapse, requiring intentional rebuilding. Repositioning: The Strategic Step Back Moving from disruption (point A) to your desired outcome (point B) often means a temporary "backwards" move — a repositioning investment in status or income that's essential for long-term growth, not failure. Anticipating Disruption Spot early signs by tracking current events, economic trends, industry changes, mergers, and personal signals like relationship quality, fulfillment, and communication patterns. Vision, Mission, and Core Identity Define your vision (long-term aspiration) and mission (daily actions). Write them down as an anchor during chaos to stay aligned and make better decisions. Service and Daily Introspection True success comes from serving others (sowing and reaping). Commit to 30 minutes of daily introspection, prayer, or meditation to connect actions to your bigger goals and boost productivity. What’s Next: A Season of Acceleration DJ Hefflin's upcoming follow-up, Shifting Gears in the Crossroads: A Season of Acceleration, builds on this foundation. After repositioning, rebuilding, and realizing your potential, enter a phase of accelerated impact in your calling, society, and service to others. Ready to navigate your career crossroad with clarity and faith? Grab Shifting Gears at the Crossroads today and start preparing for whatever transformation comes next. Subscribe for more on the future of work, preparing for disruption, and career pivots. Comment below: What's your biggest current crossroad?
