How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange How Colton Stawser Thinks About Overcoming Resistance to Change in Non-Profits
Jun 4, 2025
Colton Stawser, President of Colton Stawser Consulting and Executive Director of the North Texas Nonprofit Institute, shares transformative insights on nonprofit leadership. He addresses the psychological barriers to change and emphasizes the need for adaptive leadership. Stawser highlights the power of data and KPIs for informed decision-making and advocates for small, incremental steps to foster resilience. The conversation culminates in connecting nonprofits with community engagement, encouraging collaboration for lasting impact.
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Try on Change Like Clothing
- Encourage trying change by "trying it on" like a new outfit.
- Small adjustments often improve processes without discarding past work.
Fear of Loss Over Change
- People fear loss more than change itself.
- Change feels threatening because it can imply past efforts were useless.
Reframe Change as Opportunity
- Change often carries a negative connotation of fixing flaws.
- Reframing change as an opportunity helps reduce overwhelm and burnout.