Who Are You When Everything Around You Changes?
April 9, 2026
Dear Change Leader, Jennifer kept telling herself that she had been through bigger challenges than this. She’d navigated a merger. She’d led a team through
Resources for Leaders Navigating Change
Practical insights, free guides, and conversations to help you lead with calm and confidence — whatever stage of change you’re in.
Free Guides & Downloads
Practical tools to help you assess where you are, plan your next steps, and lead change with greater confidence.
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Lead Like a Gardener: A Leader’s Guide to the Seasons of Growth™
This guide introduces RCA’s Seasons of Growth™ Framework — the three-phase approach (Prepare, Cultivate, Harvest) that underpins everything we do. It’s a practical companion for any leader navigating organizational change, from first steps through to sustaining results.
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From the Blog
Practical perspectives on change leadership, organizational development, and what it really takes to lead teams through growth and transition.
Leadership In Action: Is Your Team Still Running on January’s Map?
April 1, 2026
Three months ago, it was the start of a new year. Your team returned from the holiday break, refreshed and ready to commit to a
You’re Not Meant to Lead Alone
March 26, 2026
Dear Change Leader, Sandra had been in her new role as Vice President for six months when she noticed something she hadn’t expected. She had
Are You Being Persistent — or Simply Stubborn?
March 13, 2026
Dear Change Leader, “We just need to give it more time,” David told me. He was six months into a major restructuring at his regional
Leadership In Action: Stakeholders in Change
March 6, 2026
Preparing for Change: Knowing Who’s With You and Who’s Not When you’re leading change, it’s natural to focus on the work itself—the strategy, the plan,
Is Your Success Setting You Up for Decline?
February 26, 2026
Peak performance can be a warning sign. Here’s how to read it before the slide begins. Dear Change Leader, Let me ask you a question
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Michael in Conversation
Michael has been a guest on podcasts and interviews discussing change leadership, organizational development, and what it takes to lead with calm and confidence. A selection of featured conversations below.
Building Psychological Safety in Nonprofit Organizations
Michael joins Carol Hamilton to explore how psychological safety—often dismissed as a “soft” concept—plays a critical role in team performance, learning, and innovation.
What Nonprofits Must Know About Transformational Gifts and Sudden Growth
Michael speaks with Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken about how organizations can prepare themselves to receive and use large investments to spur growth.
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