Episode 57: Leading Through Change: One Size Doesn't Fit All
Episode 57
Leading Through Change: One Size Doesn't Fit All
Episode Summary
Leading through change is tough, especially when we default to leading the way we want to be led. People respond to change differently - from Change Seekers to Change Resistors - and success comes from recognizing where your team falls on that spectrum. Learn three practical tips for tailoring your approach to meet people where they are.
Key Points:
Recognize your own change bias - We naturally lead the way we want to be led, but this creates blind spots that can alienate team members who respond to change differently than we do.
Understand the change continuum - People fall on a spectrum from Change Seekers (who thrive on new challenges) to Change Resistors (who value stability and need more time and information).
Tailor your approach - Break communication into highlights and details, adjust your timeline and support based on individual needs, and stop using one-size-fits-all leadership during transitions.
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About Jacquie:
Jacquie is the founder of Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc, where she blends the best of teaching, leadership, and the occasional The West Wing reference to help non-profits and small business build strong leaders and healthy teams. Utilizing DISC and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive team, combined with teaching knowledge and experience, Jacquie strives to empower leaders with the skills no one taught them and to create teams who want to work together.
Formerly a junior high teacher (who loves teenagers), Jacquie brings a decade of classroom wisdom, ten years corporate training experience, a growth mindset, and a sprinkle of mild rebellion to her dynamic approach.
In her free time, Jacquie channels her passion for community improvement by volunteering with school councils, serving on non-profit boards, and generally finding ways to make her corner of the world a better place. You can also find her on the side of a soccer pitch, at Remedy Café or in her scrapbook room.
