Coach through the messiness of change

Gain an understanding why change is painful and how to inspire others to tackle the pain.

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To lead others through a time of rapid change requires an understanding of why change is painful to many people, says leadership coach Sarah Elliott, CPA. Elliott offers suggestions for inspiring others to tackle that pain.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

  • Change itself is not painful. Resistance to change causes pain.
  • The three stages of change, and why the middle stage is the messy one.
  • The value of play at work and how it can bring out creativity and innovation.
  • The difference between inspirational and motivational leaders.

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To comment on this podcast or to suggest an idea for another podcast, contact Sabine Vollmer, an FM magazine senior editor, at sabine.vollmer@aicpa-cima.com.

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