Kristy Ellmer

Kristy Ellmer, a change leader and executive known for her work on motivating people through transitions, shares her insights on embracing change. She highlights how even difficult transitions like layoffs can lead to unexpected opportunities. With tools from behavioral science, she encourages shifting mindsets to navigate uncertainty. Kristy underscores the importance of discussing personal motivators within teams to foster resilience and adaptiveness during change, emphasizing that embracing uncertainty can pave the way for growth.

Kristy Ellmer, a leader at BCG Transform and co-author of a book on the science of change, delves into successful business transformations. She argues that involving employees is crucial and discusses the challenges of the 'messy middle' phase. Kristy emphasizes balancing structured approaches with flexibility, highlighting the need for behavior changes and storytelling to sustain motivation. She also warns about the disconnect between leaders' and employees' perceptions of change, advocating for deeper employee engagement to bridge that gap.