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 addressing this resistance is crucial for successful change initiatives. Why and Who Resists Change People resist change for various reasons. Fear of the unknown, loss of control, and comfort with the status quo are common factors. Employees may worry ...
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 what it takes to build a change-ready culture by engaging and empowering your team. Click here to catch up if you missed the previous posts. Why Organizations Aren’t Change-Ready Despite the clear benefits of being change-ready, many organizations struggle ...
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 that sets the stage for success. Without a well-thought-out plan, even the most compelling vision can falter. Strategic planning provides a roadmap that guides your organization through the complexities of change, ensuring that every step is purposeful and aligned ...
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 the fundamentals of leading change, you can navigate these transitions smoothly and inspire your team to embrace new directions confidently. Numerous change management experts have contributed valuable frameworks and methodologies to guide leaders through the complexities of change. John ...
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 understand the importance of mentorship, the benefit of succession planning, and the gift of empowering the next generation. In this way, they ensure that their influence and hard-earned wisdom play a part in shaping the future. Sheila Johnson, Richard ...
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 offer teachable moments of resilience and adaptability. Mary Barra: Steering Through Crises In 2014, Mary Barra became the first female head of an automobile manufacturer as the CEO of General Motors. She faced a particularly challenging period in the ...
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 find themselves positioned to do so. In those latter cases, it’s often a turning point driven by an unlikely set of circumstances. The world is a far better place because of all the people who didn’t let challenges stop ...
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 so many people who have inspired me. Today, I want to discuss Indra Nooyi, Satya Nadella, and John Thompson. Each has a unique and remarkable path that shaped their leadership styles, and their stories offer valuable lessons to anyone ...
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 of rest and relaxation is more than a need. It can be downright transformational. Since we’ve been talking all month about transformational leadership – and since it is sum-sum-summertime – I thought we should cover this essential item. Vacations ...
The Role of Coaching in Transformational Leadership
The Role of Coaching in Transformational Leadership Recently, we have talked quite a bit about transformational leadership as a way to keep up with a complex and volatile business environment. Instead of trying to maintain the status quo, transformational leaders are the visionaries, motivating their teams and inspiring innovation. Many of you have asked about what it takes – and what steps to take – to become a transformational leader. You can learn more here. Or you might want to get there faster by working with a coach. Core Competencies Whether you’re working independently ...
