It's Change O'Clock Somewhere

Tag: leadership

  • No credential? You’re not alone.

    As I’ve said before, the need for change doesn’t sleep or wait for the perfect time. It also won’t wait for you to be prepared (or ready) to lead. Over the past decade, a lot of people have become certified, completed formal training or obtained a credential specific to the field of change management (myself…

  • The Element of Surprise

    A few months ago, you were approached about an incredible career opportunity. Pursuing it could result in many changes, not the least of which is a relocation across the country. Interested and intrigued, you confirmed your spouse’s support and agreed to add your name to the list of candidates for the role. Over the next…

  • Everyone is trying their best

    In a previous post (here), I said that years ago, I adopted the default mindset that everyone is doing their best. When I say that, I don’t mean that everyone’s work always produces their best output. I just believe in giving people the benefit of the doubt that their effort, at any given moment, is…

  • Maybe this isn’t for you

    When you think about all of this “leading change” stuff, you may not connect with it. Obviously, I’m all in and I believe that being able to effectively make change happen is one of the most important skill sets for every aspiring leader. But if you’re unsure, here’s a quick self quiz to see where…

  • It’s Change O’Clock Everywhere

    No matter which way you turn, change is on the agenda. And, frankly, it should be. Change is the way forward. It’s how you grow, innovate, and improve. If you’re not changing, you’re standing still. And for any business, you don’t want to be standing still. We’re at the beginning of a new year and…

  • Stealth mode

    “We’d like to do change management in stealth mode.” A client once said this to me. Not kidding. Their reasoning was that they didn’t want to draw attention to the project “yet.” They were concerned about what other departments might think or say about the significant spend on this initiative, the modernization of a major…