Pearls On, Gloves Off #40 - The Magic of Curiosity, with Chris Clearfield
Mar 27, 2024
47:27
In this episode of Pearls On, Gloves Off, Mary O’Carroll sits down with Chris Clearfield, a true trailblazer in the world of leadership and management. As the CEO of Clearfield Group and the co-author of “Meltdown,” Chris brings a fresh take on how to lead through the chaos and complexity of today’s business landscape.
- Change Leadership, Not Management: Mary and Chris dig into why “change management” just doesn’t cut it. Chris suggests we need to shift our focus to “change leadership” - guiding people through the unknown, tackling fear head-on, building trust, and creating a space where ideas can flow freely.
- The Legal Industry’s Slow Dance with Change: The conversation takes a turn towards the legal sector’s sluggish pace when it comes to adapting to change. Mary sheds light on the crucial role of legal operations and why professionals need to step up and become strategic leaders.
- Beyond the Business Case: Chris challenges the conventional wisdom of relying solely on data to drive change. He emphasizes the importance of empathy, listening, and really engaging with people to understand their concerns and aspirations.
- A Blueprint for Change: The duo dives into Chris’s model for leading change, from recognizing the challenge to achieving and moving beyond the desired outcomes. They discuss how resistance is inevitable and why it’s smart to focus on those who are on the fence about change rather than the die-hard resistors.
- Cultivating Willingness: Mary and Chris explore the power of starting small, with willing groups, to spark change across an organization. They share inspiring stories of how small beginnings can lead to big transformations, creating a ripple effect of engagement and acceptance.
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