Change How You Think About Change
Henry David Thoreau famously said, “Things do not change; we change.” Certainly, there are events and circumstances we can’t control. But as leaders, we must embrace the fact that change is not only inevitable—but often desirable. In fact, leadership is almost always about change: we don’t “lead” into areas we’re already familiar with. In this week’s podcast, my panel of experts reviews seven key change management skills I think are important for leaders to understand and master. If you want to do a better job leading and managing teams through tough—and exciting—changes, there’s some great ideas for you here.