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Being the new leader of an organization is a difficult task. It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time leader or have decades of leadership experience, you’re still “the new guy” to everyone else in the organization. So when you step into your new role and have to begin making changes you will most likely encounter areas of resistance.
In this episode, Greg and I have a thought-provoking discussion on how to mitigate and confront resistance to change, as well as laying out why we think patience can often be your most important trait during a transition.
- [0:00] Introduction
- [0:18] Greg and I have a huge catalogue of videos for you to explore.
- [1:01] Get your copy of Business By The Book Vol 1 now
- [2:16] How quickly can a new leader start to affect change?
- [4:57] I discuss what it’s like to enter a leadership role where change is expected from day one.
- [6:32] Dealing with loyalists to the previous boss can be difficult.
- [8:10] Be mindful of the pace of your change and respect the past experience of your team.
- [12:17] Let your existing team be involved in your transition.
- [14:46] Ask questions as opposed to making statements.
- [16:19] Collect, prioritize, and over-communicate information.
- [18:27] How do you respond to someone who is hesitating to accept your change?
- [21:08] Journaling is a valuable tool for new leaders. Greg and I discussed this in a previous episode.
- [21:43] If the previous leader left on good terms they can be a valuable tool to help you hit the ground running.
- [23:50] No organization can stay the same, so continued change is necessary.
- [26:17] A leadership coach can provide an objective perspective on the changes you need to make.
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