Resistance—the pushback we feel when facing change—isn’t a flaw; it’s data. It signals unmet needs, unprocessed fears, or a lack of clarity. Why do we hesitate, avoid, or resist what’s ahead? With ...

I used to think resistance was something to overcome. Fight through. Power past. For most of my career leading digital transformations, I treated pushback like a wall to break down rather than a door ...

As we move into 2025, there are changes afoot. The business landscape is always changing, but it is even more dynamic with ...

It is human nature for us to seek consistency and predictability in our personal and professional lives. Changes, particularly unexpected changes, can be stressful and feel threatening. Consequently, ...

Great leaders don’t just communicate well—they influence. Influence is what transforms ideas into action, inspires teams to take ownership, and ensures that initiatives gain traction. However, ...

Most change efforts fail due to internal resistance. To combat this problem, leaders must understand and engage their opposition. Are people balking on substantive grounds because they feel ...

There has been much criticism lately regarding the work of Elon Musk and his Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) team. The rapid and radical changes it is making to reduce the size of ...

Across industries and sectors, the track record for organizational change is bleak. Research finds that anywhere from 50%–75% of change efforts fail. And for those that do succeed, many don’t achieve ...