not buy into a coming change is that they feel uncertain and unsure of what this will mean to them.
Charlene Li is an entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author. She has seen business, society, and the world undergo seismic changes. Charlene helps leaders and organizations thrive with disruption and is an expert on digital transformation and leadership. Back when I was in San Francisco in early 2020, I attended the launch of her book, The Disruption Mindset. Here’s a key quote from that book: “The major reason people do not buy into a coming change is that they feel uncertain and unsure of what this will mean to them. If they can’t understand the change, why it’s happening, and how it might affect them, you can’t discuss it with them.” According to Charlene, the key to creating change is to be as open and transparent as possible. It builds trust. Charlene, similar to Greg, says being open comes with a shared truth and purpose. Once accomplished, it creates accountability to each other to execute it.
Li, Charlene. The Disruption Mindset: Why Some Organizations Transform While Others Fail. Oakton: IdeaPress Publishing, 2019.
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