Most people prefer an IRS audit or root canal to a change in their software. Some of these same people like change when they choose it. In fact, they see excitement in the challenges and opportunities that come with a change they select.Read more
People don’t fear change; they fear the unknown. As a senior leader, shining the flashlight into the darkness so others can see their way through the transition will define a prominent and recurring role for you—that of change agent. During turbulent times, those around you will count on you to present a confident, self-assured demeanor.Read more
One of the most intriguing expressions of human behavior is the leader-follower phenomenon. Since the beginning of civilization, people have sought answers to the questions of who becomes a leader and why. Philosophers, political scientists, and psychologists have produced extensive literature on leaders and leadership, but despite this, there is still no consensusRead more
Mention the word “change,” and a large number of people will react with horror, anger, or angst. These people are members of a not so elite group of the chronically unraveled. The only change they like jingles in their pockets. In fact, you might be among them. But whether you are or not, chances areRead more
Change and adversity are often mentioned in the same breath because many see unexpected, unwanted change as a hardship and pervasive loss of control. The ancient Chinese indicated their understanding of this concept by constructing a two-part pictogram. However, this two-part pictogram for change appears to imply contradictory thought. The bottom part by itself isRead more
