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Dear Change Leader, Has anyone ever spoken to you like this? “Don’t you dare challenge me again.” “That’s a stupid idea” “Who asked you?” Ouch. That hurts. Think back to a time when you heard words like these. Notice how, even now, just remembering might make you feel unsettled. There’s
Have you heard our clients describe what happens when they work with us? Transforming Uncertainty into Clarity When Sarah stepped into leadership at a national nonprofit, she faced what many would consider an impossible situation. As the eighth leader in just four years, she inherited an organization in turmoil—lacking
Dear Change Leader, We’re starting a new year, one that is certain to contain its fair share of unexpected developments. The upcoming change in presidential administration here in the United States is certain to provide many, many events and announcements that will impact the organizations we lead – both
Michael joins Sarah Olivieri in a lively conversation about coaching for leaders, the resulting benefits for leaders and their organizations, and some practical insights. Listen Find out more about Leadership Coaching
Michael speaks with Haley Cooper about teams, culture, the real costs of staff turnover, and more. Listen Learn more about Team Development
Dear Change Leader, Well, we’ve reached that time of the year again! It’s mid-December, and our thoughts are naturally turning towards holidays and breaks from work. The New Year beckons us, and we approach it with either a sense of opportunity or a sense of dread… and perhaps a mix
Michael joins Elisa Pratt and Andrew Chamberlain, hosts of the Association Transformation podcast, to unpack the surprising gift of resistance and its crucial role in organizational transformation. Listen Learn more about Team Development
When a headline reads “Director removed after staff complaints,” it’s natural to feel a ripple of concern. What’s really going in our organizations? And what does it mean for leaders like you? Beyond the Headlines The story itself is straightforward: A museum director was removed following concerns about their
Have you heard our clients describe what happens when they work with us? Unlocking Potential: From Resistance to Cohesion When Sam stepped into his new leadership role at a global pharmaceutical company, he inherited more than a team—he inherited a tribe. With deep loyalties to their previous leader and
Dear Fellow Change Leader, In times of significant social and organizational disruption, I often reflect on a principle that has guided me through decades of witnessing and facilitating change: “Think Global, Act Local.“ I first encountered this phrase in 1990, during one of South Africa’s most turbulent periods. As Nelson
How hard can it be to develop a plan? You’d be surprised at just how challenging it can be! There are so many things that can go wrong – both in the process of developing the plan, and in the process of implementing the plan. But I think there is one
When was the last time you had space to truly think through a major organizational change before you were in the midst of it? It’s probably been a while, right? What’s Going On? To be fair, there are occasions when there truly is limited time to plan and prepare—like