“People and organizations collectively can waste a lot of time being in denial and not facing reality, or explaining away why things are the way they are, rather than dealing with reality and taking action.”
If you are leading change and transformation in any organization, today’s conversation is full of tips and ideas on how to be sure you are doing it successfully.
In this episode, I talk to Ian Ziskin, board member, former CHRO of a multi-billion dollar corporation, President of EXec EXcel Group LLC, and the lead author of the book, The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change.
You’ll hear Ian talk about his experience leading change and transformation, including the biggest mistakes he sees leaders and organizations make during change efforts, and what to do instead for sustainable transformation.
In this episode:
- Ian’s leadership story
- The common problem that gets in the way of successful change efforts
- How to foster openness to change at different levels of an organization
- What it takes to sustain change over time
- How good execution must accompany vision
- What a good change execution plan looks like
- Reconciliation of facts versus feelings
- And more!
Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.
Noteworthy Quotes from This Episode
“Human beings have this almost limitless capacity to deny, deflect facts or data that do not reinforce their preferred view of the internal or external environment.”
“I’ve seen over and over again evidence that some people who have, or at least feel they have, the most to lose in a change are actually the people at the top.”
“The organizations and the leaders that tend to listen more, tend to seek out input, tend not to beat up the people who are trying to make them aware that not everything is perfect or seemingly coming across as resistant, you actually do better over the long term not only in leading a change but in sustaining it over time.”
“As important as vision is execution actually matters more.”
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Ian Ziskin has 40+ years of experience as a business leader, board advisor and member, coach, consultant, CHRO, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author. His clients and corporate work span over 25 industries and include Fortune 1000, entrepreneurial, publicly traded, and privately held businesses. Ian is recognized as a trusted advisor to CEOs, C-level executives, operating and HR leaders, and board members.
Get Ian’s book The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change
Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Ian Ziskin
If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out my book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.
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Linkedin: Janet Ioli
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Website: janetioli.com
Janet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.
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