From the course: Leadership Habits of Effective Executives
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Be a role model of change
From the course: Leadership Habits of Effective Executives
Be a role model of change
- You've probably been there, a sudden restructuring or a new way of working gets announced, and you find yourself rolling your eyes, dragging your feet, and thinking this will never work. The challenge is this, when you, as a senior leader, resist change, you set the tone for everyone around you. Your skepticism on negativity, whether spoken or implied, shapes how others respond. When you are doubtful or disengaged, your team is very likely to mirror your negative mindset. It's completely natural to feel unsettled, frustrated, and even threatened, especially when a change isn't your idea or the impact on you appears negative. However, the successful leaders I coach experience these same emotions, but instead of simply resisting or criticizing, they choose to lean in. They take time to understand the changes. They reflect on what these changes mean for them and for their teams, and they explore how they can adapt. They work through the discomfort so that they're able to show up with…
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