Sustaining Change

Sustaining Change: Ensure Long-Term Success Sustaining change is the focus of the final post in our five-part Leading Change series. If you missed the previous posts, you can catch up on them here. According to Prosci, organizations with a project budget exceeding ten million dollars spend approximately $2.5 million on change management. But implementing change […]
Overcoming Resistance

Overcoming Resistance: Practical Tips for Managing Pushback Overcoming resistance is the subject of the fourth post in our five-part Leading Change series. If you missed the previous posts, you can catch up on them here. When it comes to growth and innovation, change is inevitable. Yet, it often meets with resistance and pushback. Understanding and […]
Building a Change-Ready Culture

Building a Change-Ready Culture: Engage and Empower Your Team Creating a culture that embraces change is essential for any organization looking to thrive in today’s dynamic environment. A change-ready culture not only supports successful change initiatives but also fosters innovation, resilience, and continuous improvement. In this third installment of our Leading Change series, we explore […]
Strategic Planning for Change

Strategic Planning for Change: Setting the Stage for Success Welcome to the second installment in our Leading Change series. If you missed the first post, Mastering the Fundamentals of Change, check it out for a solid foundation on the basics of change leadership. In the journey of leading change, strategic planning is a critical step […]
Mastering the Fundamentals of Leading Change

Mastering the Fundamentals of Leading Change In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, leading change effectively is an essential skill for leaders at all levels. Organizations face constant shifts due to technological advancements, market dynamics, and global events. Therefore, leaders must be adept at guiding their teams through transitions to remain competitive and innovative. By mastering […]
Leadership Legacy: Leaving a Lasting Impact

Leadership Legacy: Leaving a Lasting Impact While it’s true that a good leader produces results in real-time and meets benchmarks, there might be more to it than those immediate goals. Have you ever considered the legacy you will leave behind when your work is done? A transformational leader strives to make a lasting impact. They […]
Leading Through Storms: Resilience and Adaptability

Leading Through Storms: Resilience and Adaptability Being a business leader in today’s climate often entails navigating through storms of adversity, crises, and industry disruptions. How we steer through these turbulent times is a real test of our leadership chops. This article explores the journeys of three remarkable leaders—Mary Barra, John Legere, and Kenneth Frazier—whose stories […]
Turning Points: Leadership Lessons from Unexpected Sources

Turning Points: Leadership Lessons from Unexpected Sources Leadership – and the desire to lead – can often come from unexpected places. The events we experience and the people we encounter can challenge our worldview or inspire us to make transformative changes in the world. Some people plan and expect to lead. Others are surprised to […]
From Aspiring to Inspiring: Navigating Leadership Trajectories

From Aspiring to Inspiring: Navigating Leadership Trajectories Leadership is more than a destination or goal; it’s a journey. And one that almost always includes growth and hardship along the way. When you need inspiration, look to the stories of leaders with humble beginnings who rose to positions of significant influence. Offhand, I can think of […]
The Transformational Power of Vacation

The Transformational Power of Vacation When you live and work in a VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) world, it might seem necessary to put professional obligations ahead of personal ones. A vacation where you step away from it all and unplug can feel like a want more than a need. But immersing in periods […]