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What is the Difference Between Change and Transition?
Leading a Transformation Requires Both
Change is situational—it involves changing from one situation or context to another. For example, I change how I process invoices; I use new software; I relocate to another place. Change is behavioral. You can get people to change their behavior and hold them accountable by observing performance […]
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Can anybody give it to you if you don’t have it?
By Ken Shelton
When I watched the movie Respect, the 2021 biographical musical story of R&B singer Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, I thought all those who hunger for respect deep in their souls. The film stars Jennifer Hudson as Aretha and follows the first three decades […]
The Power of Mindset
Discover how Ford’s new mindset led to a fundamental business shift
When you are tapped to lead a digital transformation project or a diversity initiative, where do you start? What do you leverage first when you need to create a shared service organization, develop an offshore business model, or lead a post-merger integration team?
- Strong team
- Mindset
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Three Phases of Transition Advice Leaders Should Understand to Reach Goals Every Time
Do you know the difference between change and transition?
Change is situational—it involves changing from one situation or context to another. For example, I change how I invoice customers; I use new software; I relocate to another home or office. Change is behavioral. You can get people to change their behavior and hold them accountable […]
How to Keep Momentum for Successful Transitions
7 practical ways you can implement to keep a strong momentum
Keeping the momentum up through transition is paramount, as many change initiatives fail because they simply run out of steam and lose momentum. One of the most overlooked elements of transformational change is not planning or budgeting adequately for short-term wins that create motivation […]
Want to Be Admired? Earn Trust Using Healthy Boundaries to Show Respect
Having more influence means setting the proper boundaries
You will have more influence when you set the proper boundaries. Influence is based on respect and trust. If you have bad boundaries, you are not showing respect, and you can’t build trust because people don’t know where the boundaries are. The more respect you have for yourself […]