Courtney Smock unpacks why organizations keep investing in change management when leadership development is the real differentiator.
Dealing with a lot of change? Leadership is the only way out.
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Change
It all counts
When we talk about change, it’s often a generic conversation. We talk about a big event or a big decision. It’s often difficult to see what is really changing because there is so much that will be affected. It feels like too much, it's everything and everywhere. It is...
It’s in the soup
I want to live in a world with better, braver leaders. Brené Brown Brené Brown said that is why she started her company. We started Slingshot25 for the same reason. Since launching our business, a fine point has been put on the need for leadership, or maybe more...
Negotiation – The Change Killer
Negotiation is the cold-blooded killer behind countless failed attempts at change. Change happens when you make a decision and refuse to accept any other outcome than making it happen. Look at any unsuccessful change, and somewhere you will find a point where going...
What’s waiting for you
Ever have a day when the phrase, "I don't wanna," goes through your head? Get out of bed? -- Yeah, rather I'd stay here.Go to work. -- OK. It'll be fine once I get there.That big presentation that you've been preparing for -- I'll be good when it's over. This is...
The climb
In change, we often talk about the “J” curve. The ultimate drop that every person, team and organization will feel as a result of the change. We talk about the leap, the fall, the fact that leaders get to “skip the dip.” What has been less visible, less talked about,...
The one size that fits all
We are often asked about which change and leadership development models we use. Our work at Slingshot25 is model agnostic and here are a couple of reasons why. Not all models are created equal. If a model provides structure, creates a common language, and is memorable...
Leaders help people deal with loss
When change happens, we can: Lose our sense of direction Lose power. Lose confidence. Lose our sense of belonging. Lose control. Lose influence. Lose our ability to know what comes next. Lose what we thought we knew. Lose our desire to shower. Lose our feelings of...
Change is hard
How many times have you heard this? Perhaps, you’ve even said it. Have ever asked yourself “Why? Why is change so hard?” And why is this challenge with change so consistent and so predictable? Does it ever get easier? Basically, no. So long as you are human, you will...