

Maybe change isn't all it's cracked up to be
12 snips Sep 13, 2024
Ashley Goodall, a leadership expert and co-author of "Nine Lies About Work," challenges the notion that disruption is inherently beneficial. He argues that constant change can harm employee satisfaction and performance, advocating for prioritizing genuine improvement over superficial transformations. Goodall emphasizes the need for stability and team cohesion to enhance innovation. He also redefines HR's role, advocating for it to evolve into a supportive force that enhances employee well-being amidst uncertainty.
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The Cult of Disruption
- The cult of disruption assumes that constant change is inherently good.
- This mindset ignores the psychological harm and reduced job performance caused by relentless disruption.
Change vs Improvement
- Change and improvement are fundamentally different; change means different, improvement means better.
- Leaders focus on change without ensuring it leads to real improvement that benefits employees.
Leaders Should Prioritize Performance
- Leadership should focus on enhancing employee performance, not just driving change.
- Prioritizing change can undermine people's ability to do their best work.