How Smart Leaders Turn Resistance To Change Into Growth
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Michele de Kreek, Director at Up Time and strategic advisor and change management coach, talks to John Watson about navigating high-stakes transformations.
They discuss the importance of understanding resistance as valuable data, the role of leadership in fostering change, and the necessity of creating safe spaces for vulnerability. Michele emphasizes the need for leaders to listen actively and engage all employees, including introverts, in conversations.
The discussion also covers the impact of AI on change management, the importance of alignment in organizations, and the value of community in supporting business owners through challenges.
Connect with Michele de Kreek here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-de-kreek-40711625/
They discuss the importance of understanding resistance as valuable data, the role of leadership in fostering change, and the necessity of creating safe spaces for vulnerability. Michele emphasizes the need for leaders to listen actively and engage all employees, including introverts, in conversations.
The discussion also covers the impact of AI on change management, the importance of alignment in organizations, and the value of community in supporting business owners through challenges.
Connect with Michele de Kreek here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-de-kreek-40711625/
Chapters
- 00:00 Preview and Introduction
- 01:24 Understanding Resistance as Data
- 02:49 Overcome Stubbornness To Change
- 04:22 The Role of Leadership in Change
- 06:22 Creating Safe Spaces for Vulnerability
- 09:31 The Importance of Perspective and Knowing Why
- 11:44 Reading the Room for Non-Verbal Cues
- 14:42 Engaging Introverts in Conversations
- 17:51 Measuring Energy and Alignment
- 20:39 Rethinking People Strategy in 2025
- 23:20 Managing Disruption in Mergers and Acquisitions
- 25:45 Making Change Efforts Stick
- 26:54 The Impact of AI on Change Management
- 30:17 Staying Relevant in Change Management Roles
- 31:11 Relationships That Challenge Thinking Abut Change
- 32:58 The Importance of Internal Alignment
- 35:08 Where is Your Right Place in 2025?
- 36:22 Joining The Lekker Network
