Leading Change Conversations

Episode Overview: In this episode, Desi Jagger and I dive deep into the emotional side of leadership during times of change. We explore how leaders can effectively manage their own emotions and those of their teams, to navigate transitions smoothly and foster growth. From embracing uncertainty to building resilience, this episode provides practical insights and strategies to help leaders thrive in ever-changing environments. Leaders often feel the need to be perfect during change: having all the answers, being fully prepared, and reacting appropriately in every situation. This pressure can impact emotional balance, making managing expectations and leading authentically essential.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Understanding the Change Curve

• Why leaders must be aware of their own position in the change curve relative to their team.
• How to align strategies with varying stages of acceptance and resistance within the team.
• Tailoring communication and support to bridge gaps between leaders' and team members' readiness for change.

2. Shifting from a Victim Mindset to an Empowered Mindset

• The victim mindset limits leadership by seeing obstacles as uncontrollable.
• An empowered mindset promotes ownership of challenges, adaptability, and inspires a culture of accountability and growth.

3. The Power of Selective Vulnerability

• Leaders can build trust and authenticity by selectively sharing challenges, without compromising authority.
• Striking the right balance in vulnerability strengthens team connections and motivates people through transitions.
• Reference: The Seven Levels of Intimacy by Matthew Kelly.

4. Embracing Uncertainty

• Why leaders must embrace uncertainty to remain flexible and resilient.
• Viewing uncertainty as an opportunity to innovate and adapt, rather than as a threat.
• The role of embracing ambiguity in making timely decisions and maintaining confidence during change.

5. Building Resilience for Repetitive Change

• How leaders can develop emotional and mental toughness to handle continuous disruptions.
• The importance of resilience in maintaining stability, inspiring optimism, and promoting a culture that views change as an opportunity for growth.

Actionable Takeaways:

• Be mindful of your emotional responses to change and consider how your team might be experiencing the transition differently.
• Shift from a victim mindset to an empowered mindset to lead with confidence and adaptability.
• Practice selective vulnerability to build trust while maintaining strong leadership.
• Embrace uncertainty as a pathway to innovation and resilience.
• Build your capacity for repetitive change by fostering a culture of persistence and optimism within your team.

Recommended Reading: The Seven Levels of Intimacy by Matthew Kelly.

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About Desi Jagger

Desi is a certified leadership coach. She helps leaders to sustain peak performance in times of complex change, such as post-merger integration and organizational restructuring.She does this through team and 1on1 coaching, equipping leaders with the right mindset and tools to bring out the best in themselves and others.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/desijagger/

About Ulrike Seminati

Ulrike is a globally operating coach, trainer, and consultant who brings a wealth of experience as a former C-level executive to her expertise in authentic leadership and impactful communication. By blending the latest self-development methodologies with her extensive practical experience in leading across all levels of hierarchy, she enables leaders to establish trust and lead change through effective communication. Ulrike's clients benefit from her pragmatic and user-friendly tools that enable them to make lasting improvements.

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