The Problem with Change with Ashley Goodall

The only constant is change. Ashley Goodall says that life in a blender doesn’t help anyone. Goodall joins Kevin to discuss the paradox of change in organizations, where leaders promote constant disruption and change while employees struggle to cope with the uncertainty and stress it creates. Goodall emphasizes the role of teams in providing certainty, social glue, and meaningful work for individuals. He also highlights the difference between uncertainty and fear, and the need for credible safety signals in organizations. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 03:06 Why Write About Change? 04:01 Life in the Blender 06:08 Leaders and Unintentional Change 09:01 Mistakes of New Leaders 10:21 Stability for Team Performance 12:11 Front-Line Improvement 13:21 The Myth of Disruption 16:08 The Problem with Uncertainty 25:12 Value of Teams 32:15 Conclusion Book Recommendations The Problem with Change: The Essential Nature of Human Performance by Ashley Goodall Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinker's Guide to the Real World by Ashley Goodall and Marcus Buckingham Helplessness: On Depression, Development, and Death (A Series of Books in Psychology) by Martin E. P. Seligman The Smart Swarm: How to Work Efficiently, Communicate Effectively, and Make Better Decisions Using the Secrets of Flocks, Schools, and Colonies by Peter Miller  Like this? Leading Change Intelligently with Barbara Trautlein Leading Large-Scale Change with Bill Schaninger Leading in a World of Explosive Change with Henry De Sio, Jr. Flux: How to Thrive in Times of Change with April Rinne Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group