The Unlock: Humanity at Work Dear Leader: How to Navigate Change (Without Falling Over)
Oct 14, 2024
Allison Williams, Chief Learning Officer at Idealist and a seasoned expert in leadership and higher education, joins the discussion on navigating change. She reassures overwhelmed leaders that feelings of exhaustion are common. The duo emphasizes the importance of staying grounded and embracing curiosity to unlock creativity. They reflect on past tech changes to demonstrate adaptability, while stressing the need for self-awareness and building support systems. Finally, they encourage leaders to acknowledge all emotions and remind them that it's okay to stumble and seek help.
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Pause And Center Before Acting
- Do pause and center yourself instead of endlessly chasing "keeping up."
- Use grounding practices to respond intentionally rather than react frenetically.
Run Your Own Race
- The pressure to "keep up" often creates a frantic focus on the next thing instead of clarity.
- Shifting to run your own race conserves stamina and sustains performance.
First University Email Memory
- Allison recalled getting email in college on the first day it was introduced at her university.
- She used that memory to show people they learned new tech before and can again.