The Power of Pushback
Michael joins Cecilia Sepp in a lively conversation about The Power of Pushback and Why Resistance Drives Transformation. Listen
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“The Fatal Flaw of ‘Ready, Fire, Aim’” How Smart Change Leaders Prepare Before They Launch
Dear Change Leader, Ready. Fire. Aim. Sound familiar? If you’re wincing right now, you’re not alone. This all-too-common approach to change initiatives might be the most expensive three-word sequence in business. As one veteran change leader noted in Bent Flyvbjerg’s “How Big Things Get Done”: “Change Projects, not only do they often
Resources for Psychological Safety
“Psychological safety is the belief that in a group you’re a part of you can ask a question, make a mistake, take a risk, ask for help without fear of embarrassment, exclusion, or retribution.” The Psychological Safety Playbook Interested to learn more about Psychological Safety and the different it makes in the workplace? I’ve curated on this page
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“Would You Fly This Airline?” Rethinking What We Consider ‘Essential’ in Organizational Performance
Dear Change Leader, Would you fly on this airline? “We will no longer perform regular maintenance on our aircraft.” “Due to our hiring freeze, there will only be one pilot on the flight deck.” Imagine an airline making these announcements in the name of cost-cutting. Your reaction would likely be a mix
Are you Ready to Make Better Mistakes in 2025? Your mistakes can be a rich source of learning – if you allow them to be.
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 here and around the world.
The Benefits of Coaching for Leaders
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
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Navigating Culture Change
Michael speaks with Haley Cooper about teams, culture, the real costs of staff turnover, and more. Listen
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Embracing the Gift of Resistance
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
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Think Global, Act Local: A Leadership Perspective on Navigating Change During Turbulent Times
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 Mandela emerged from 27 years
Mastering organizational change management: unveiling leadership mistakes
Michael is in conversation with Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken about why people are resistant to change, is it that they fear change, or that rather than resisting change, people fear loss? Listen
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