Finding the Courage to Change

Embracing change is a fundamental aspect of growing as a person and as a leader. Of course, personal change is easier said than done. We are all creatures of habit, and changing habits takes time and commitment.

Yes, change can be hard, but so can stagnation! Growing as people requires us to look for positive opportunities to change. These are some areas that many of us can work on:

·       Becoming a better listener

·       Building more meaningful relationships with colleagues

·       Integrating personal values in everyday work activities

·       Being clearer about priorities

·       Delegating tasks without micromanaging

·       Devoting more time to long-term planning

·       Strengthening your team

·       Running better meetings.

You may already want to achieve some of these, but can’t find the time. Doing what is necessary to free up time and energy – like devoting less time on our cell phone or email – requires a commitment to change as well!

How do you handle change and what can you better?  Do you embrace it when necessary and devote the time and energy to make it happen? Are there changes you want to achieve but can’t seem to move forward? If so, identify what is holding you back and develop some practical action steps. How can you be more resilient when change happens unexpectedly? How can you be more effective as a change leader?

We each have an extraordinary opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives, including our own. Don’t underestimate your impact! 

You can read more on this topic in my recent column in New Hampshire Business Review: https://read.nhbr.com/nh-business-review#2022/01/28/?article=3927922.