Podcasts about leading transformational change

What does it take to build a culture that not only survives but thrives across global teams? In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, host Tobias Sturesson sits down with Alicia DeFreitas, Global Head of People & Culture at BDO, to explore the key elements that make an organization's culture truly flourish: respect, growth, and purpose. They dive into the challenges of aligning these values across diverse teams and discuss the ongoing journeys of diversity, equity, and psychological safety. Tune in to this episode as we explore:Unlocking the power of cultural diversity in HRScaling vision and purpose across global teamsCreating a culture of psychological safety that drives performanceTurning diverse perspectives into a competitive advantageAligning leadership actions with core organizational values for lasting impactLinks mentioned:Connect with Alicia DeFreitas on LinkedInBDO‘You Can Culture: Transformative Leadership Habits for a Thriving Workplace, Positive Impact and Lasting Success' is now available here.

How healthy is your organisation's culture?As a leader you play a crucial role in creating and sustaining a healthy culture.My guest in this episode, Tobias Sturesson, is the author of "You Can Culture" and co-founder of Heart Management. He outlines four critical habits leaders need to build a thriving culture: get humble, get clear, get listening, and get integrity.He stresses the importance of aligning culture with the organisations mission and having a responsible impact by instilling integrity. He also explores the key things leaders can do to make or break workplace cultures.Finally, Tobias bravely shares what it took to break free from life in a cult, and the personal journey of overcoming complicity in it.“What are you not willing to compromise in your pursuit of success?” – Tobias SturessonYou'll hear about:·      What are the signs of a healthy culture?·      Knowing when things become unhealthy·      How to define your values·      Delivering in commercial pressure environments·      Develop better habits that improve culture·      Creating culture change in 12 months·      Balancing humble and looking underconfident·      Instilling integrity with the best of you·      Making or breaking an organisation·      Tobias on recovering from living in a cult·      The impact Tobias wants to have on the worldAbout Tobias Sturesson:Having grown up in a religious cult and later confronted its toxic culture, Tobias Sturesson became a leading advocate for the critical role of cultural health in both business success and human flourishing, striving for a world free from destructive cultures. He is the author of the international bestseller You Can Culture, co-founder of the culture change agency Heart Management, and host of the highly ranked Leading Transformational Change podcast. Resources:·      Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiassturesson/·      Book ‘You can culture' - youcanculture.com·      Podcast ‘Leading Transformational Change' -https://heartmanagement.org/en/podcast/·      Services - heartmanagement.org. My resources:Take my Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Using the ten most common mistakes as an assessment of your organization's current reality in leading change is a powerful way to identify the costliest of the mistakes. Only then can leaders and internal change support resources look at how the mistakes come to happen and options for how to reduce their negative impact or avoid them completely. This episode takes each mistake and outlines several actions you might take to reduce or mitigate them. Leaders becoming aware of the mistakes and your organization's rating against them can serve as a springboard to remedying them and up-leveling how your organization leads change and produces desired results.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this special episode of Leading Transformational Change, we dive deep into the essential habit of ‘Getting Humble' from my book, ‘You Can Culture'. I am joined by Andreas Almlöf from Heart Management to explore why humility in leadership is crucial for fostering a thriving, ethical culture in organisations. Listen in to hear an excerpt from the book, as well as practical advice on embracing vulnerability, taking ownership of cultural issues, and the power of reflection in maintaining values alignment.  Tune in to this episode as we explore: Key insights from the ‘You Can Culture' book Embracing vulnerability in leadership Overcoming fears of showing weakness Benefits of admitting mistakes Humility vs. arrogance in leadership Real-world examples of transformative change Rituals of reflection for leaders ‘You Can Culture: Transformative Leadership Habits for a Thriving Workplace, Positive Impact and Lasting Success' is now available here.

“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 storyThe common problem that gets in the way of successful change efforts How to foster openness to change at different levels of an organizationWhat it takes to sustain change over timeHow good execution must accompany visionWhat a good change execution plan looks likeReconciliation of facts versus feelingsAnd more!Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul 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 to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.Resource Links: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 ChangeConnect with today's guest on LinkedIn: Ian ZiskinConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli's book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

Over 45 years of observing organizations undergoing major change, we have identified ten of the most common mistakes leaders make, and often repeat, to the detriment of their desired outcomes. This episode outlines these mistakes and discusses some of the underlying causes of them. It makes the case that most organizations can benefit from objectively assessing how they lead change against these mistakes and how they might need to uplevel their approach to supporting all major initiatives to succeed.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How to ensure your transformational changes succeed? In this episode, Dr. Dean Anderson and Linda (Dr. Change), founders of this work, describe Being First's Leading Transformational Change online program that features ten best practice strategies essential for succeeding at transformational change. They describe the essence of each strategy and the real situations that prompted the need for them, including case examples of their power in catalyzing breakthroughs in how leaders have led their transformational changes. Gleaning from five decades of experience, Dean and Linda give you the “what and the why” of each strategy and invite you to learn the pragmatics of “how” in the course.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

So much of business seems to revolve around tackling complexity. But what most leaders don't realize is that decomplexifying business isn't about attaining simplicity. It's about achieving clarity. Once you get to a critical point of clarity about your goals and the path that will take you there, everything falls into place naturally. Transformational change leadership expert John Rossman joins Penny Zenker today on Take Back Time to discuss why leading transformational change doesn't have to be as complex as we imagine it to be. Join in and learn how you can make big bets on your business and take it to the next level!

Today I am joined by Sophia Kristjansson, a diversity, equity and inclusion, change management, people strategies, and executive coaching specialist who applies the concepts of behavioural neuroscience and organisational psychology to help leaders and their organisations achieve their business outcomes.A published author, with a Masters in Neuroscience and Leadership from Middlesex University, Sophia, contributed a DEI chapter to the book, The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change. Sophia is also PhD candidate in Organisational Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University and a faculty member at the University of Denver's College, where she teaches DEI structures, organisational leadership, human resources, and business strategy courses.Also the founder of Lexicon Lens, a consultancy formed to help individuals and organisations benefit from initiatives that foster organisational innovation, Sophia's clients are Fortune 500 executives and leadership teams from aerospace, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, retail, sports, technology, and telecom industries.So, without further ado, welcome Sophia to the HR L&D Podcast!Key Takeaways:"Human resources" signifies the strategic management of organisation personnel, emphasising their value as essential assets.To enhance a sense of belonging, businesses should adopt best practices focused on creating a culture that values each individual's contribution.There's a pressing need for businesses to increase their DEI accountability to foster a sense of belonging among employees.HR leaders should refine attraction and retention strategies with a DEI focus to enrich organisational culture.Integrating DEI into action plans requires people managers to proactively embed inclusivity into their management strategies.HR leaders must implement inclusive behaviors universally, adapting to various work environments including office, remote, and global settings.Today's HR L&D podcast episode is brought to you by Deel, the all-in-one platform revolutionising global work management. Whether a big enterprise or a small business, Deel enables you to onboard talent in over 150 countries, run payroll in over 100, and offer competitive benefits. With Deel, scale globally with industry-leading HR tools, payroll solutions, and compliance services.Sign Up NowConnect with Sophia:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiakristjansson/Website: https://lexiconlens.com/Connect with Nick Day:• ✉️ Email: nick@jgarecruitment.com • Phone: 01727800377•

Transforming Organizational Culture with Virtual Leadership Training Episode Overview – Virtual Leadership Training In this episode, we’ll explore the nuances of virtual team building for executives and how it’s shaping the future of decision-making and team dynamics in the high-stakes world of Private Equity. We’ll delve into the art of cultivating collaborative skills essential for driving organizational change. This discussion is especially valuable for PE executives, team leaders, and change agents navigating the complexities of virtual meetings and online leadership development and seeking to enhance their leadership impact in this digital era. https://episodes.castos.com/5fc108e0462768-18027408/1649631/c1e-484zigp8q6h909jr-jkwknmrzh09m-lsmfo8.mp3 Meet the Guest – Virtual Leadership Training: Collaborative Skills for Change Evan Unger Managing Partner - Schwartz and Associates Evan Unger has 25 years' experience driving organizational change initiatives, both as an executive in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries and as an external consultant. Since 1988 he has consulted with clients in small organizations, school systems and in Fortune 100 companies domestically and across Europe, the Pacific Rim and South America. He served in several key leadership positions for Merck, a global pharmaceutical manufacturer, and as Vice President of Leadership, Change & Development for Centura Health, Colorado's largest healthcare provider. He has trained thousands of people in the art of collaborative leadership, and specializes in building teams, change management and complex meeting facilitation.  Evan received his BS in Psychology and Economics from Duke University and MBA from the University of Michigan. He recharges once a year with a ten-day, silent meditation retreat. He currently resides in Denver, Colorado. LinkedIn Meet the Host Dr. Jack G. Nestell Founding Partner | Nestell & Associates Dr. Jack G. Nestell is a highly accomplished IT and ERP business advisor, author, and speaker with over 30 years of experience in leadership and implementation of ERP systems across various industries. He is the founding partner of Nestell & Associates, a management and strategy firm that specializes in organizational change, readiness, and ERP implementation. Dr. Nestell is also an accomplished academic researcher who has contributed to ERP research. With his practical expertise and academic knowledge, he provides innovative and proven solutions for his clients. Find out more at nestellassociates.com LinkedIn Key Discussion Points: Virtual Team Building for Executives: 06:40   Segment 1: Leadership in High-Stakes Virtual Meetings Evan, how has Schwartz and Associates redefined leadership skills in the context of virtual high-stakes meetings? Can you discuss specific challenges leaders face in virtual settings and how your approach addresses these? What are the key components of effective facilitation in virtual high-stakes meetings? How do you measure the success of leadership development in these virtual environments? 18:35   Segment 2: Cultivating Collaborative Decision-Making In your experience, what are the critical elements for fostering collaborative decision-making in virtual teams? How do Schwartz and Associates’ training methods ensure effective agenda design and prevent common pitfalls in virtual meetings? What advice (selling points) do you have for PE firms looking to enhance collaborative skills in their portfolio companies? What is the trigger point or maybe the pain point for organizations to reach out to Schwartz and associates 30:07   Segment 3: Transforming Organizational Culture through Virtual Training How does the ‘Collaborative Leadership: Virtual Immersive Program’ impact organizational culture? Can you elaborate on the concept of ‘Virtual Skill Transfer’ and its significance in today’s digital workplace? What role does in-depth feedback play in your training programs, and how does it contribute to long-term cultural change? For a PE firm considering your program, what are the key takeaways for their portfolio companies in terms of performance and productivity enhancement? Resources Mentioned:  For information on the Collaborative Leadership Virtual Facilitation skills program www.terischwartzassociates.com Nestell & Associates Can Guide You in Virtual Leadership Training.If you’re looking to revolutionize your approach to Virtual Leadership Training and organizational change within your Private Equity firm or portfolio companies, our team at Nestell & Associates is here to guide you. With our expertise in fostering dynamic transformations, we can help you navigate the complexities of the PE landscape. Contact us to discover how our tailored strategies can propel your business forward. Contact Us Today Related Episodes  92: Answer Intelligence: Elevating Business Communication & Leadership with guest Brian Glibkowski 90: Courageous Organizational Communication: A Model for Effective Workplaces with Guest Alex Lyon PhD 77: Organizational Culture for Effective Change Management with Guest Daryl Conner 75: The Science of Successful Organizational Change with Guest Paul Gibbons 66: Organizational Change – The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change with Guest Ian Ziskin 55: Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership with Guest Dr. Lee Bolman   Related Article – The ERP Organizational Change Success Blog De-risk Your Portfolio ERP Project: Organizational Culture Latest Episodes Episode 96: Transforming Organizational Culture with Virtual Leadership Training by Dr. Jack G. 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We'll explore strategies to unlock value, discuss the role of the Digital Operating Partner, and navigate the digital... About Nestell & Associates Where People, Processes, and Technology Align Nestell & Associates specializes in providing M&A ERP and IT consulting services for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. We offer a range of vendor-neutral services to support all stages of the investment cycle. Moreover, we know how to effectively minimize or eliminate the issues you experience during M&A. With Private Equity Technology Solutions as 100% of our business, we bring a unique approach to ERP that other firms can't compete with. Learn About Our Services Nestell & Associates News Dedicated to Private Equity Stakeholders, Practitioners & Researchers Seeking ERP Organizational Change Success! Get the latest Podcast Episodes, Blog Posts, and Research. 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To measure the ROI of culture is like measuring the ROI of air. Culture is not optional but a fundamental part of how we operate as a group.  It influences every aspect of our organization - how we make decisions, think, communicate, collaborate, and perform.  At the heart of culture are people and relationships.  While many organizations will claim that they put people first, it's easy to fall into cultural assumptions, drives, and beliefs that are harmful to our people and, ultimately, to the organization's mission.  Some time ago, I read a fascinating article in Harvard Business Review about the dangers of a culture that glorifies busyness.  The author, Adam Waytz, is an award-winning social psychologist and associate professor at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He's the author of The Power of Human: How Our Shared Humanity Can Help Us Create a Better World.  On episode 076 of the Leading Transformational Change podcast, I interviewed Adam about: What leads to dehumanization in our organizations, and what we can do to counteract it. How AI implementation impacts how we measure the ethicality of an organization Why a culture of busyness is a problem, and what we should do about it. I believe the conversation is relevant for anyone who wants more human workplaces and desires to build healthier cultures. 

Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guests, Michaela Ahlberg and Anna Romberg - co-authors of The Grey Zone, on this practical and insightful episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, they discuss how to promote a healthy, ethical and values-driven culture in your organization. Michaela and Anna also talk about their Responsible Leadership Program - what they were trying to accomplish, what they learned along the way, and what results they've seen.Michaela Ahlberg was instrumental in developing the Ethics and Compliance functions at several large multinational companies as the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer at Telia Sonera, Volvo Cars, Nokia Siemens Networks and Getinge. Anna Romberg is the current Executive Vice President of Sustainability, Legal, and Compliance at Getinge. She is also co-founder of the Nordic Business Ethics Initiative. Michaela and Anna are co-authors of The Grey Zone. Duration: 48:03

Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Aga Bajer, on this practical and helpful episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Aga discusses culture myths, how to deal with cultural challenges as your organization grows, how to analyze the health of your culture, and why she believes fun, meaning and belonging are at the heart of a healthy culture.Agnieszka (Aga) Bajer works with leaders and teams around the globe to help them bring their vision to life. She is the host of the CultureLab podcast and the co-author of “Building and Sustaining a Coaching Culture" - a complete guide on how to embed coaching in an organisation's DNA.Duration: 58:55

Belonging is an innate human need that is rooted in our biology. Unfortunately, 40% of employees report experiencing isolation in the workplace, which can lead to decreased engagement and commitment. According to a study conducted by BetterUp, a strong sense of belonging can result in a remarkable 56% boost in job performance, as well as a 50% decrease in the risk of turnover and a significant 75% reduction in sick days. It's clear that fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace can lead to positive outcomes for both employees and employers alike.   What We Discussed in this Episode on Belonging at Work: - Is the Importance of Belonging Overrated? Exploring the Role of Friends and Family - The Power of Transparency and Candor in Cultivating a Culture of Belonging - Nature vs Nurture: Understanding Behavioral Change and Overcoming Brain Resistance - Common Mistakes Organizations Make in Building a Unified and Inclusive Workplace - Growth Hacking Belonging: Quick and Low-Effort Fixes for Leaders to Foster a Sense of Belonging in the Workplace   About Sophia Kristjansson: Sophia, a published author, is a co-author who contributed a chapter on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to the book titled "The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change." Currently pursuing a PhD in Organizational Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University, Sophia also serves as a faculty member at the University of Denver's College. Her expertise lies in teaching DEI structures, organizational leadership, human resources, and business strategy courses. In 2012, Sophia established Lexicon Lens, a consultancy focused on fostering organizational innovation through practical strategies and initiatives that promote inclusion and belonging.   Connecting with Sophia Kristjansson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiakristjansson/    Subscribe to the monthly Simply Human Newsletter Unreasonable ideas for great people at work - We talk: growth hacking human-centered performance, innovation and work culture. https://simplyhuman.substack.com/   

Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Stephen Shedletzky, on this honest and empowering episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this episode, your host Tobias Sturesson discusses the topic of speak-up culture with Stephen Shedletzky who has helped numerous organizations think better about their leadership, purpose, and culture. Stephen Shedletzky worked with Simon Sinek as the Head of Training & Development, inspired by the vision to improve people's work experience worldwide. He is the author of a forthcoming book: Speak-Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up, launching in October. His personal story of overcoming a stutter gives a unique perspective on finding our voice in our organizations. Duration: 50:25

Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Dr. Margaret Heffernen, on this profound and empowering episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Margaret discusses how to reimagine the future and not fall into the trap of wilful blindness.Dr. Margaret Heffernen is an entrepreneur, CEO, writer, and keynote speaker. The author of six books, Margaret's third book, Willful Blindness: Why We Ignore the Obvious at our Peril was named one of the most important business books of the decade by the Financial Times. Her TED talks have been seen by over twelve million people and in 2015 TED published Beyond Measure: The Big Impact of Small Changes. Her most recent book, Uncharted: How to map the future was published in 2020.She is a Professor of Practice at the University of Bath, Lead Faculty for the Forward Institute's Responsible Leadership Programme and, through Merryck & Co., mentors CEOs and senior executives of major global organizations. She holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Bath and continues to write for the Financial Times and the Huffington Post.Duration: 54:47

What does pizza have to do with transformational change? Ian Ziskin, will tell us! Ian brings 40 years of experience to his work, serving as a business and HR leader, board advisor and member, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author. He is President of the coaching and consulting firm EXec EXcel Group LLC, and the Co-Founder and Partner of Business inSITE Group (BiG), a strategic partnership focused on coaching, leadership development, and HR transformation. Ian is also Co-Founder and Leader of the Consortium for Change (C4C), a community of coaches and consultants, and Co-Founder of the CHREATE Project, designed to address the future of work and HR. Plus, Ian wrote the book, "The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change"! This episode is sponsored by: https://getculturebot.com/humanhr Connect with Ian here: https://www.transformationalchangebook.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-ziskin-bb1504/ https://consortium4change.com/  Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!   Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

Welcome to episode 71 of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. Your usual host, Tobias Sturesson, switches into the role of guest and is interviewed by his colleague, Andreas Almlöf. They discuss organizational cultures in crisis, different types of unhealthy cultures, and how to rebuild trust within organizations going through challenging times. Duration: 35:10

Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Dr. Deb Mashek, on this timely and informative episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Deb discusses why collaboration should matter, in what cases it becomes critical, and what it takes to foster a culture of collaboration. Dr. Deb Mashek, PhD is an experienced business advisor, professor, higher education administrator, and national nonprofit executive. Named one of the Top 35 Women in Higher Education by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, she has been featured in media outlets including MIT Sloan Management Review, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Hechinger Report, Inside Higher Ed, Fortune, Reason, Business Week, University Business Insider, and The Hill. She writes regularly for Psychology Today. Her book, "Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work" was released at the beginning of 2023. Duration: 52:34

Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Uri Gneezy, on this insightful episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Uri discusses his work on when and why incentives in an organization can backfire and when traditional economic theories fail to explain real human behavior. Uri Gneezy is professor of economics and strategic management at the Rady School of Management, UC San Diego. As a researcher, Gneezy's focus is on putting behavioral economics to work in the real world, where theory can meet application. Topics include incentives-based interventions to increase good habits and decrease bad ones, Pay-What-You-Want pricing, and the detrimental effects of small and large incentives. In addition to the traditional laboratory and field studies, he is working with several firms, conducting experiments in which they are using basic findings from behavioral economics to help companies achieve their traditional goals in non-traditional ways. He is the co-author of the bestseller, The Why Axis. His forthcoming book, Mixed Signals releases on March 31 2023. Duration: 52:51

Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Frank Blake, on this exciting and motivating episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Frank discusses how incentives matter and why senior leaders need to absorb complexity and deal with values dilemmas and conflicting goals. He also explains what it means to lead from an inverted triangle and how to put concepts like servant/humble leadership into practice. Frank Blake served as Chairman and CEO of The Home Depot from January 2007 through November 2014, and then as chairman through January 2015. Frank joined The Home Depot in 2002 as executive vice president, business development and corporate operations. Frank previously served as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy. Prior to that, he served in a variety of executive roles at General Electric, including senior vice president, Corporate Business Development. Frank serves on numerous boards including Delta Air Lines (non-executive chairman), Macy's, and Proctor & Gamble. He holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a jurisprudence degree from Columbia University School of Law. Duration: 1:05:37

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ian Ziskin about his recent book, The Secret Sauce For Leading Transformational Change. Ian Ziskin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-ziskin-bb1504/), President of EXec EXcel Group LLC, has 40 years of experience as a business and human resources leader, board advisor and member, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author. His clients and corporate work span the aerospace and defense, automotive, chemical, consumer products, education, electronic components, energy, entertainment, financial services, health care, high tech and IT, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, professional services, retail, and telecommunications industries. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Check out Shopify at www.shopify.com/hci. Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader. Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 5.00 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™). Each HCI Podcast episode is also recognized by the Association for Talent Development to offer Recertification Credits and has been approved for 0.50 recertification hours toward APTD® and CPTD® recertification activities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashleigh Sutter CPA, the Director of US Accountant Sales at Intuit. With nearly 15  years of experience in the accounting industry, Sutter creates strong relationships with large accounting firms and industry partners. In this episode, learn the transformational changes happening to accounting and sales technology, particularly at Intuit, and how Ashleigh's leadership has evolved throughout her career. In addition, Ashleigh shines light on what it's like to transition from a large accounting firm to a sales leadership role at Intuit, as well as her most pivotal career moment. She speaks on how Intuit is innovating their accounting technology, highlighting the role of automation, and how young accountants and leaders can begin to prepare for these transformational changes in technology.

Happy New Year! Welcome to Season 7 of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. Your usual host, Tobias Sturesson, switches into the role of guest and is interviewed by his colleague, Andreas Almlöf. They discuss what stood out the most throughout the podcast episodes of 2022 and reflect on how to think about culture and values in a time of change and crisis. In addition, Tobias shares about his forthcoming book and why he decided to write it in the first place. Duration: 36:16

What is the secret sauce of leading transformational change? In uncertain times, leaders will face change… But how can you create organizational changes that stick—even if your team fears change? Beth Cohn of ADRA Change Architects is here to share her framework for leading through change. We'll discuss: How the 3 parts of the mind experience change Making difficult changes a positive experience Using the Kolbe Index to navigate change And more

Ian Ziskin, President of EXec EXcel Group LLC, has 40 years of experience as a business and human resources leader, board advisor and member, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author. His client base and corporate work span the aerospace and defense, automotive, chemical, consumer products, education, electronic components, energy, entertainment, financial services, health care, high technology, information technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, professional services, retail, and telecommunications industries, among others.He is the Co-Founder and Partner of Business inSITE Group (BiG), a strategic partnership focused on coaching, leadership development, and HR transformation; Co-Founder and Leader of the Consortium for Change (C4C), a community of coaches and consultants; and Co-Founder of the CHREATE Project, designed to address the future of work and HR.Ian's global business leadership experience includes 28 years in Chief Human Resources Officer and/or other senior leadership roles with three Fortune 100 corporations – Northrop Grumman, Qwest Communications, and TRW.PublicationsIan has written or co-edited four books, The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change (2022), Black Holes and White Spaces: Reimagining the Future of Work and HR with the CHREATE Project (2018), THREE: The Human Resources Emerging Executive (2015), and WillBe: 13 Reasons WillBe's are Luckier than WannaBe's (2011), and he is a contributing author to The End of Jobs by Jeff Wald (2020), The Rise of HR: Wisdom From 73 Thought Leaders edited by Dave Ulrich, et. al. (2015), and The Chief HR Officer: Defining the New Role of Human Resource Leaders, edited by Pat Wright, et.al. (2011). Education & AwardsIan has a Master of Industrial and Labor Relations degree from Cornell University, where he held a research and teaching assistantship based on scholastic achievement, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Binghamton University, where he graduated magna cum laude. In 1988, Human Resource Executive magazine named Ian one of twelve “Up and ComStarfleet Leadership Academy - Leadership Through Star TrekLeadership development told through the lens of Star TrekListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work. Please connect to continue the conversation! https://twitter.com/rebelhrguyhttps://www.facebook.com/rebelhrpodcasthttp://www.kyleroed.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-roed/

Why do time management systems so often fail to help people make lasting changes?Why do leaders sometimes have trouble helping team members manage their tasks and time?What responsibilities do leaders have—and what should their employees be doing—to ensure that teams communicate effectively about tasks and deadlines?In this episode, Dr. Beth Banks Cohn talks about these situations and other challenges facing today's leaders. We'll talk frankly about why some people who are people managers should not be managing people. And we'll discuss some creative, 21st century solutions to that problem.Beth is an accomplished Organizational Consultant, Senior Executive Coach, Entrepreneur, and Thought Leader with more than 25 years of success in the healthcare, pharma, bio-tech, IT, hi-tech, retail, engineering and manufacturing industries.  She is a sought-after speaker on key aspects of executing organizational change initiatives that stick.  Beth learned a great deal about managers and managing during her 16-year career at Johnson & Johnson. She holds a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University, and recently had an essay featured in a book titled The Secret Sauce of Leading Transformational Change.Contact Beth by email at beth@adrachange.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-banks-cohn-phd/.Transform your relationship with time. Visit https://scottmillercoaching.com/.

Ian Ziskin, President, EXec EXcel Group LLC, has 40 years of experience as a business leader, board advisor and member, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author. He is the Co-Founder and Partner of Business inSITE Group (BiG), Co-Founder of the Consortium for Change (C4C), and Co-Founder of the CHREATE Project. His global leadership experience includes Chief Human Resources Officer and/or other senior leadership roles with three Fortune 100 companies – Northrop Grumman, Qwest Communications, and TRW. Ian has written dozens of articles, blogs, and book chapters on the future of work, HR, leadership, coaching, and HR's role with the board of directors. What problem do you solve? Defining reality. Being open to paying attention to what is happening around you and minimizing the risk of being in denial. Show Notes: One thing that jumped out to Ian while writing his book, The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change, was that humans have an ability to explain away things that don't fit with the way they want to see things. Entrepreneurs are at risk of this because they are in the trenches. It is important to let reality sink in so that you can truly address the problem. Sometimes even when the data is there we are reluctant to make the hard decisions and make the transformational changes needed. We have to realize that we are not always able to anticipate and prepare for all of the changes that happen. The Covid pandemic is an example of that. We still have to realize and adjust to the changes. There are many things that we can't control. Even if things worked for the last 50 years, it doesn't mean they will work for the next 5, 10, or more. As business owners or leaders, we may have our own idea of how things should run in the business. The employees may have a different idea of how they want to work. What the workforce is really expecting from us these days is trust, flexibility, transparency the ability to have options and choices. Employees are more willing than ever to leave a job to find what they are looking for in terms of options and choices.  As a leader we have to transform from talk, talk, talk and tell, tell, tell to listen, listen, listen.  If you are listening you aren't really learning what is going on and what your people are wanting. All transformation is change but is all change transformation? Some changes are tweaks or short-term and may help a bit but not really be a complete rethinking and repositioning. Changes may not lead to dramatic improvement like transformation will. Ian's book is available at transformationalchangebook.com Ian Ziskin's Recharge Round What habit do you think has led to success in your life? Exercise and working out. It helps with physical strength and discipline but it also helps with his thinking and keeps the cobwebs out. If you had one do-over, what would it be? He went to work for a bad boss a few years back. He thought his advice would improve things but came to realize that not all people will change.  Ian Ziskin's website: exexgroup.com Ian's offer  Connect with Ian Ziskin: Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about Gary's Mastermind group at goascend.biz/mastermind/ Get your Daily Dose of Positive at SimplePositiveActions.com

In this episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast, your host Tobias Sturesson brings back a conversation with Jennifer Chatman from December 2020. In this perceptive and relevant interview with this world-renowned researcher, teacher and consultant on leveraging organizational culture, they discuss what it takes to change and leverage culture, and her research on how narcissistic leadership impacts culture. Jennifer Chatman is the Paul J. Cortese Distinguished Professor of Management and a faculty member in the Management of Organizations (MORS) Group at Berkeley Haas. In her research, teaching, and consulting work, she focuses on how organizations can leverage culture for strategic success and how diverse teams can optimize performance. Duration: 51:32

In this episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast, your host Tobias Sturesson brings back a conversation that many new listeners may not have heard. In this insightful interview with ethics professor and author Ann Tenbrunsel, from almost two years ago (November 2020), they discuss whether we truly are as values-driven as we think, and why we make bad decisions even when we might have good intentions. Ann Tenbrunsel is the David E. Gallo Professor of Business Ethics at the University of Notre Dame. Her research focuses on the psychology of ethical decision making and examining why we behave unethically, despite our best intentions. Ann is the author, co-author, or co-editor of six books on this topic including Blind Spots (with Max Bazerman), Behavioral Ethics: Shaping an Emerging Field (with David De Cremer), and Codes of Conduct: Behavioral Research into Business Ethics (with David Messick). Her research has been featured on NPR, Harvard Business Review, New York Times, and many other major publications. Duration: 42:04

Welcome back friends to our podcast, unlocking your world of creativity, the podcast, where we talk about how to get inspired and how to organize our ideas. And most of all, how to gain the confidence and the connections to launch our creative work out and to the world. Today we've got a unique set of guests who are gonna talk to us about transformational change and creativity, and how to apply our creativity in whatever creative practitioners might be working on right now. They are Ian Ziskin and a panel of collaborators, Linda Naiman, Susan Robertson, Kelly Bean, and Karen Jaw-Madson. Ian leads a group called the consortium for change and has just published a book, The Secret Sauce For Leading Transformational Change The book is a collaborative effort by Ian and the Consortium for Change. Written by a diverse, and inclusive community of contributors and business experts, The Secret Sauce guides readers through navigating change on an individual, organizational, and societal level. Every essay is unique, ranging from deeply personal challenges like confronting a life-threatening cancer diagnosis to reimagining the organizational and societal impact of a world of work without jobs. Readers will learn concepts and techniques to engage the mind, navigate vulnerable moments, cultivate adaptive leadership, and much more. Linda Naiman is joining the fourth industrial revolution and going technical, designing, and producing an online on-demand course on creative resilience.Kelly Bean is the principal of parent strategy partners based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and has been working with organizations and universities on how to integrate learning into everything we do on a daily basis.Karen Jaw-Madson Has been primarily spending her time between executive coaching and consulting in leadership culture, diversity, talent optimization, and change. She has also been spending a lot of time teaching as well as advising and investing in the startup space and developing a research project at the intersection of DEI and culture.Susan Robertson is working on her third book, real Cultural Transformation To Change. She is doing a lot of executive coaching on how to get into the C-suite and has a special interest in working with culture change in the healthcare industry.We opened our discussion with what were some of the underpinnings that he began to explore when we cooked up the idea to put this book together.Those leaders who are actually successfully leading sustained transformational change why and what are they doing? The second question that we began to explore was a lot of situations where transformational change is not successful. Why do we so often fail? to touch on the broader concept of large-scale transformational change. We also dove into each author's sense of what transformational change was as they contributed to the book. We also started with a bit of a hypothesis or premise that we wanted to explore. Basically, the assumption that all transformation is changed, but is all changed transformationalLinda Naiman: transformation has to do with an evolved state where you go transform from unawareness to awareness or to higher awareness and to create an improved quality.Her contribution to the book has to do with using the arts as a catalyst for transformation in people, and in organizations. Kelly Bean: She says leaders have to be learners. And if you're a learner, you have every capability and possibility to be a leader. And so in order to do that, you have to practiceKaren Jaw-Madson: To be able to manage changes, you have to be good at change too. You have to be able to

"We have an almost unlimited capacity to deny data that doesn't fit with our own view. It is therefore important to master the constant paradox of facts and feelings. "Why do we so often fail to lead and sustain transformational change ? All transformation is change, but not all change is transformational. Ian and I discuss the power of us : 200 voices in under 200 pages - how does this contribute to getting the right recipe for sustainable and transformational change ? There is wisdom in the collective, which allows leaders to scale change together with others who share the same purpose and passion. There is no need to necessarily change everything, as some leaders try to do, but it is about anticipating where possible and building ‘as you go'. The secret sauce is simple in ingredients and complex to implement because it is about constantly navigating human and business polarities and complexity. This is the capacity of a system to shape its future and nudge both people and processes towards a more innovative and agile culture. Ian shares his experience, thoughts and research from the Consortium For Change on working with leaders and businesses across the globe. The main insights you'll get from this episode are : - Ingredients of the secret sauce:o spirit of abundance: learn from and share with other people to create a wealth of information for the collective benefit with a huge spill over effect for leading transformational change – this is fundamental for success.o from what to what: learn from life and experience (e.g. trauma, bereavement, life-changing events); it is the most important question to ask when driving large-scale change – what is the start and end point?o the beauty of ‘and': master paradoxes and reconcile polarities - facts and feelings, data and humans, speed and rhythm (of change), listen to what is and isn't being said.- There is wisdom in the collective, which allows leaders to scale change together with others who share the same purpose and passion. There is no need to necessarily change everything, as some leaders try to do, it is about anticipating where possible and building ‘as you go'.- Leaders should demonstrate love and respect for those who influence and those who resist and not marginalise or ignore people. Covid shows that plans can be sent off course and we need the capacity to figure it out on the fly as part of managing uncertainty.- The evolution of the workforce and the workplace sees future work as work without jobs - bite-sized, ‘nugget-ised', not salaried, AI, robotics – and a smorgasbord for leaders to both select from and compile. Disruption brings new opportunities and up-/re-/new skilling should not have a negative connotation.- Personal definition of transformational change is deriving a benefit from many different perspectives - completely rethinking the what, why, who, how, when and where. There should be a dramatic yet sustainable improvement in or the survival of something or something (at whatever level, i.e. personal, individual, company, societal).- ‘Pizzanalogy': a huge global industry from humble ancient beginnings with a multitude of shapes, sizes, toppings, crusts, cheeses, preparation styles, outlets, sauces - entails constant repositioning and reimagining to be relevant, despite being traditional. In a company setting, it prompts the question: what long-standing practices might be jeopardising the ability to see the need to rethink something? - Do's and don'ts for leaderso don't...

Lucinda is joined by Ian Ziskin, the lead author of "The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change", a work dedicated to leading transformational change on an individual, team, organisational, and societal level. KEY TAKEAWAYS Many assume that because a system or process has worked for a long period of time, that it becomes immutable. We should always be open to adaptation and change. To find truth we must define reality. There's a tremendous amount of wasted energy in denying data and explaining away things that do not reinforce our preferred view of the environment. We must surround ourselves with good people who wish to aid us in driving change. We cannot do it alone. Most successful change efforts involve moving at a speed that feels uncomfortable. We need to embrace this discomfort, for that is where change happens. BEST MOMENTS 'There's a certain danger that comes with tradition' 'Love influencers and resistors' 'Start with truth, talent and timing' 'Go first, but not alone' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com           The Secret Sauce For Leading Transformational Change - https://www.routledge.com/The-Secret-Sauce-for-Leading-Transformational-Change/Ziskin/p/book/9781032129884 About The Guest, Ian Ziskin Ian Ziskin, President of EXec EXcel Group LLC, has 40 years of experience as a business and human resources  leader, board advisor and member, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author. His client base  and corporate work span the aerospace and defense, automotive, chemical, consumer products, education,  electronic components, energy, entertainment, financial services, health care, high technology, information  technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, professional services, retail, and telecommunications industries,  among others. He is the Co-Founder and Partner of Business inSITE Group (BiG), a strategic partnership focused on  coaching, leadership development, and HR transformation; Co-Founder and Leader of the Consortium for Change  (C4C), a community of coaches and consultants; and Co-Founder of the CHREATE Project, designed to address the  future of work and HR.  ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up' together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Sandra J. Sucher, on this fascinating and timely episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Sandra discusses the foundation of a healthy organizational culture - trust, and how trust can be built, lost, and regained. Sandra J. Sucher is a professor of management practice at Harvard Business School and an internationally recognized trust researcher. The Power of Trust: How Companies Earn It, Lose It, Regain It, is her third book. It is based on two decades of research on global companies' best practices and in the gray areas of business—where responsibilities to investors, customers, employees, and society pull companies and their leaders in different directions. Sandra is on the Edelman Trust Institute advisory board and has collaborated with Deloitte on TrustIQ™, a proprietary tool that measures key elements of trust in major corporations and public sector organizations. Duration: 59:52

What are your long held traditions that haven't been questioned or reimagined? How do we become and remain more relevant when everything around us internally and externally is changing rapidly?In this episode, we learn that in a diverse workplace where a safe environment is available for novel ideas, team members are granted the authority to make decisions, credit is distributed for success, are all examples of leadership behaviors that can unlock innovative changes across the board. Employees in a speak up culture are more likely to contribute to their full capacity, and leaders who give different views equal airtime are nearly twice as likely to release value-driving insights than others. Where there is diversity, there is energy and stamina  for change. We are joined this week by the quadragenarian professional, Ian Ziskin, who has 40 years  cumulative experience in Transformational change. Ian gives us the excerpts from his recent book entitled The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change, on the 25 essays from transformational change experts and 8 interviews with CEOs and other senior leaders in the book – on some common themes  that emerged from all these perspectives. And most importantly, the "Pizzanology". Download this episode to learn why pizza is the ultimate trademark of transformation and change: Ian Ziskin Social Media: Website for Book: www.transformationalchangebook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-ziskin-bb1504/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanZiskin Ema...

Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Maria Hemberg, on this informative and helpful episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Maria shares what it means to live one's values, how Volvo Cars think about ethics, and how they are meeting the radical shifts in the car industry. Maria Hemberg has more than 25 years of experience from practicing business law both in private practice and as in-house counsel. Before joining Volvo Car Group in 2012, Maria served as legal counsel at AB SKF with focus on M&A and was a member of the Automotive Divisions management team. Maria is heading Group Legal & Corporate Governance, a global function providing support and services to the Volvo Car Group covering the areas legal, intellectual property, compliance & ethics, as well as corporate governance. Duration: 42:40

Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Dan Cable, on this inspiring episode of the Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this conversation, Dan shares profound insights into how you can bring more meaning to your organization. With a focus on experimentation and purpose, Dan unpacks a remarkable example of the power of servant leadership and how redesigning your rituals can contribute to a healthier culture. Dan Cable is Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. His research and teaching focus on employee engagement, change, organisational culture, leadership mindset and the linkage between brands and employee behaviors. He is the author of Exceptional, Alive at Work, and Change to Strange. His most recent research was published in Harvard Business Review, Sloan Management Review, Academy of Management Journal and Administrative Science Quarterly. This research has been featured in The Economist, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, The New York Times and Business Week. Dan's recent clients include Carlsberg, Coca Cola, Estée Lauder, EY, HSBC, IKEA, McDonalds, MS Amlin, Prudential, PwC, Rabobank, Roche, Sanofi, Siemens and Twitter. Duration: 57:04

Martin Luther has said, “If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.” If not directly changing the world, one can surely do it by changing one's own life. We know the power of putting thoughts on paper through writing. And, who doesn't love their favorite authors who have the power to transport us to a different world? These writers enter our hearts as they relate with us through their stories. It is reading such relatable books that help us develop ideas, inculcate healthy changes, or just feel the emotions we want to feel. About Ian Ziskin Ian Ziskin, President of EXec EXcel Group LLC, has 40 years of experience as a business and human resources leader, board advisor and member, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author. Ian's global business leadership experience includes 28 years in CHRO and/or other senior roles with three Fortune 100 corporations: Northrop Grumman, Qwest Communications, and TRW. He is Co-Founder and Partner of Business inSITE Group (BiG), a strategic partnership focused on coaching, leadership development, and HR transformation. Ian has written or co-edited four books- The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change (2022) Black Holes and White Spaces: Reimagining the Future of Work and HR with the CHREATE Project (2018), THREE: The Human Resources Emerging Executive (2015) WillBe: 13 Reasons WillBe's are Luckier than WannaBe's (2011). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support

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Ian Ziskin, President, EXec EXcel Group LLC,  joins us to discuss The Secret Sauce of Leading Transformational Change. He has over 40 years of experience as a business leader, board advisor and member, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author. Most large-scale transformational change happens because of unanticipated, unaddressed, unplanned disruptions which raise questions about what it takes to lead, survive, and even thrive in periods of transformational change.  Ian discusses how leaders who drive and sustain successful transformational change actually do and why we so often fail to lead change. Have a listen to see if you can find your secret sauce!  Ian's Info below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-ziskin-bb1504/ 

James is joined by Ian Ziskin to talk about leading transformational change. Ian is the lead author of "The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change", a book of diverse and sometimes conflicting perspectives on transformational change from CEOs and other senior business leaders, CHROs and other senior HR leaders, transformational change experts, authors, coaches, and consultants.

“Everyone has a plan until they get hit in the mouth.” ~Mike Tyson A recurring theme in our community is that COVID has challenged our assumptions, forced us to rethink strategy, and raise our leadership game. And it has led many of us to amazing transformational change, whether we intended to or not. The journey of leading transformational change must always begin in each of us, AND fortunately we never do it alone. The best we can do is watch, listen, and learn with other leaders that have great perspective, insight, and broad experience. It was a thrill to have the opportunity to engage with Ian Ziskin, accomplished leader, and lead author of the recently released book The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change.  This powerful book is a collaborative project, with two hundred voices contributing. Each contributor concludes with leadership suggestions for action, making the format of this book especially pragmatic. Because of the number of contributors, each author must be concise. Ian points out, “Over 200 voices in just under 200 pages.” The book is perfect for skimming as well as deeper reflection on what resonates most. Great for summer reading! The contributors to The Secret Sauce are drawn from Consortium for Change – Business inSITE Group (C4C), a community co-founded by Ian, consisting of a network of seventy-five successful coaches and consultants. The additional authors are business leaders with experience leading transformational change. Listen to this dynamic conversation with Ian to gain these insights:  -Three “Ts” important to leading transformational change -Reflections on reimagining Human Resources -Explanation of wholistic systemic change vs. situational We are confident you will benefit from this conversation on transformational change and anticipate the book to be added to your summer reading list. If you'd like to take it even a step further and bring the conversation of The Secret Sauce to your people, let us know, we're happy to make that connection. A Leadership Beyond exists to support the alignment between the business strategy and people strategy - to drive results with people not at the expense of people (Talent Optimization). Subscribe to our podcast to join the Leadership Beyond Community of Conversation and hear insights from thought leaders and human development experts leading the way in the field of Talent Optimization. As always, we'd love to hear from you about your insights, challenges, and successes around leading (self and others) through transitions.

When COVID-19 hit, businesses were forced to rapidly change their operations. For some, this meant laying off staff and scaling back their services. For others, it meant adapting to a remote or hybrid working arrangement.For many businesses, the changes were unexpected and unwelcome. But in the face of such a major pandemic, adaptation was essential for survival.Now, as we come out of the other side of the pandemic, it's time to start thinking about transformation. Just as businesses were forced to adapt to survive the pandemic, they now need to adapt to thrive in the post-COVID world.In this episode of the LIFT podcast, Richard talks to Ian Ziskin about transformational change in both our business and personal lives.Ian is President, EXec EXcel Group LLC and has 40 years of experience as a business leader, board advisor and member, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author. He is Co-Founder and Partner of Business inSITE Group (BiG), Co-Founder of the Consortium for Change (C4C), and Co-Founder of the CHREATE Project. His global leadership experience includes Chief Human Resources Officer and/or other senior leadership roles with three Fortune 100 companies – Northrop Grumman, Qwest Communications, and TRW.Ian is the lead author of The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change which was released on June 1, and he has written three other books as well as articles, blogs, and book chapters on the future of work, HR, leadership, coaching, and HR's role with the board of directors.Ian and Richard discuss:What are the challenges people have to overcome when they realise change is required?Is there a difference between change and transformation?What can a leader do to lift people who are reluctant to change?What is the secret sauce for leading transformational change?

Michelle sat down with special guest Nick DeSalvo from HP, Inc to discuss transformational change as related to the sales organization. Make sure to connect with them on LinkedIn!Mark Donnolo: https://bit.ly/2ZkQbROMichelle Seger: https://bit.ly/3eSgm91SalesGlobe: https://bit.ly/2YOH9NT Nick DeSalvo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-desalvo-28847743/

“Written by a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive community of contributors and business experts, (The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change) is about leading transformational change on an individual, team, organizational, and societal level.” Author Ian Ziskin is joined by two of the many contributors to this unique book in this podcast with Change Management Review

in 2017, when William & Mary graduate Michael Medline became CEO of Empire, he knew the organization was in need of major change. he'd been successful at PepsiCo Canada and as CEO of Canadian Tire but turning around Canada's second largest grocery retailer, would be a significant challenge. Fast forward to 2022. Medline has executed one of the most effective turnarounds in Canadian retail. Empire and its key brands——Sobey's, Safeway, IGA, and others---is stronger than ever. and people have noticed. Medline was named CEO of the year by the Globe & Mail. he was also named Canada's most admired CEO. He joins us to talk about leadership, company culture and transformational change. Learn how the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William and Mary can help you and your organization develop your top talent through customized executive education and professional development programs. Visit us at www.wmleadership.com. Thank you for listening.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Kortney Johnson (Class of 2022). Kortney is a second year student in our Executive MBA Class of 2022, and we recently connected with her via Zoom to discuss her MBA journey. Kortney served in the United States Marine Corps prior to Darden. and during her time in the Executive MBA program, Kortney has had a number of significant life events – having a child, moving across the country, taking on a new job. Kortney shares observations and lessons learned from the past two years, what she feels differentiates Darden from other MBA programs and why she's so excited about what's to come in her life and career.

Welcome to a new season of the Leading Transformational Change podcast! A healthy culture is a culture in which ethics and values are central to the decision-making process. While laws and regulations can offer us some guidance, Dr. Susan Liautaud makes the case that the ethics edge - the areas in which we can't rely on rules but need our ethical compass and clear guiding principles - is growing. In this fascinating and helpful episode, your host, Tobias, and Susan discuss culture, ethics, decision-making, technology, and leadership. Dr. Susan Liautaud is Founder and Managing Director of Susan Liautaud & Associates Limited, an ethics advisory firm supporting global organisations and leaders in business, government, and the non-profit sector. She is also founder of The Ethics Incubator, a non-profit platform for broadening debate about ethics issues. She teaches at Stanford University; is Vice Chair of the Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Chair of the LSE's ethics policy committee and its Remuneration committee; and is an Advisory Board Member of LSE's Marshall Institute. Susan currently serves on several non-profit boards and is the author of The Power of Ethics. Duration: 55:20

As season four of the Leading Transformational Change podcast draws to a close, your host, Tobias Sturesson, takes this opportunity to encourage you and your organization to continue pursuing a healthy culture. Together, we can make organizations that live their purpose, succeed in their mission, and have a positive impact on all stakeholders, the norm and not the exception. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a prosperous 2022. Duration: 08:40

"Think about how you can incorporate the things we do in our daily lives that we enjoy into your training programs - that is how you appeal to my emotional side and then you're more likely to get a change in behavior." Join your host, Tobias Sturesson, and his guest, Kelly Richmond Pope, for this episode on The Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this candid and insightful conversation, Kelly Richmond Pope, a recognized expert in Forensic Accounting and the filmmaker who documented the largest municipal fraud in U.S. history, shares about why people often overlook "red flags" for too long, and how implicit trust in a leader might make us disregard the need for control and accountability systems. In addition, she explains why a compliance mentality doesn't create an emotional connection to the values of an organization and why we need to tell stories that speak to people's hearts. Kelly Richmond Pope is an Associate Professor in the School of Accountancy and MIS at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. She received her doctorate in accounting from Virginia Tech and worked in the forensic practice at KPMG. Kelly is a recognized expert in the forensic accounting field and has conducted forensic accounting seminars around the world for universities, corporations and governmental entities. In addition to her academic career, Kelly is a published author and the documentary filmmaker of All the Queens Horses, which chronicles the largest municipal fraud in U.S. history. Duration: 47:04

"We need to invite in the critics. We need to open our doors. We need to listen to them." Join your host, Tobias Sturesson, and his guest, Bob Langert, for this episode on The Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this fascinating and helpful conversation, you will learn how Bob Langert, former VP of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability at McDonald's, shifted from fighting the company's critics to a posture of listening and even collaborating with organizations like Greenpeace and the Environmental Defense Fund to bring change to the company and to the food industry at large. A practice that could be vital to building a culture of trust, purpose and integrity, but that Bob believes is seldom utilized. Bob Langert led McDonald's Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability efforts for more than twenty-five years before retiring in 2015. Currently, he is a columnist and editor-at-large for the GreenBiz Group and Senior Sustainability Advisor for The Context Network, the premier global and agribusiness consulting firm in advancing agriculture. He has been engaged in social responsibility issues at a global level since the late 1980s, leading environmental affairs, animal welfare, and Ronald McDonald Children's Charities' grants. He was appointed McDonald's first vice president to lead sustainability in 2006. In 2007, Langert was named as one of the 100 Most Influential in Business Ethics by Ethisphere. His first book, The Battle To Do Good: Inside McDonald's Sustainability Journey, was published in January 2019. Duration: 50:02

Our host Tobias Sturesson greets us with some exciting updates on Season 4, launching August 19. We have a number of wonderful, insightful, inspiring, and challenging conversations lined up. Don't miss it!

"I've seen many examples of management by fear in organizations. People become so much less than they could be. Many managers think they are making things happen, but the opposite actually happens - people become less active and take less initiative." Join your host, Tobias Sturesson, and his guest, Louise Bringselius, for this episode on The Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this informative and engaging conversation, you will learn how trust can be an organizational operating system that can transform the way we operate. This episode discusses how organizations often approach values and corporate culture in a way that diminishes trust in organizations, and practical examples of restoring trust within organizational culture. Louise Bringselius is a researcher, lecturer, and author. She heads the Institute for Public Affairs within the Department of Business Adminstration at Lund University, Sweden. Previously, Louise has been the Head of Research at the Swedish Government Commission for Trust-Based Public Management, specializing in the role of trust within the public sector. She is the author of multiple books on trust, culture, and values. Duration: 41:50

"As much as you feel you're trying to do the right thing, the unforseen implications just knock you from every side." Join your host, Tobias Sturesson, and his guests, Bianca Goodson and Mary Inman, for this episode on The Leading Transformational Change podcast. In this vulnerable and compelling conversation, you will learn how most whistleblowers report internally first, without being heard, before choosing to blow the whistle. This episode discusses how organizations can create environments where red flags are addressed instead of hidden. Bianca Goodson served as the CEO of Trillian Management, a South-African consulting firm and a subsidiary of Trillian Capital. In 2017, she blew the whistle on Trillian, which uncovered vast corruption in both government and private sectors. Mary Inman is a lawyer and partner in Constantine Cannon's London Office. She launched the firm's international whistleblower practice and specializes in representing whistleblowers worldwide under American reward programs. Mary is a recognized expert and frequent author and speaker on areas related to the application of the American whistleblower laws internationally and the use of whistleblower laws worldwide. Duration: 46.09

Podcast #192: Lenka Pincot – Leading transformational change As organisations look to their leaders to help them navigate a post-COVID world, what they really want is trailblazers of transformational change. Transformational change is designed to create a shift in the culture and work processes of an organisation. Many of these changes have been thrust upon […]

"We have created contexts where so many everyday behaviors are seen as requiring courage." Join your host, Tobias Sturesson, and his guest, Jim Deret, for this episode on The Leading Transformational Change podcast. Their informative conversation focuses on how we can learn to be competently courageous in our workplaces, but also why leaders should never encourage courage but instead create an atmosphere where speaking and standing up is the safest thing in the world. Jim Detert is the John L. Colley Professor of Business Administration in the Leadership and Organizational Behavior area at the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business Administration and a Professor of Public Policy at the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. Jim's research focuses on workplace courage, improvement-oriented voice (why people speak up or stay silent at work), ethical decision-making and behavior, and other leadership-related topics. He is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, and the author of the book Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work, published by Harvard Business Review Press. Duration: 54.20

"Being curious is a skill, which more people would practice if it was actually referred to as a skill." Join your host, Tobias Sturesson, and his guest, Francesca Gino, for this episode on The Leading Transformational Change podcast. During their fascinating conversation, Francesca shares about ethics, culture, leadership, and authenticity. Be inspired by her insatiable curiosity and passion for creating more human, more diverse, and more ethical workplaces. Francesca Gino is an award-winning researcher who focuses on why people make the decisions they do at work, and how leaders and employees have more productive, creative and fulfilling lives. She is the Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration in the Negotiation, Organizations & Markets Unit at Harvard Business School and the author, most recently, of Rebel Talent: Why it Pays to Break the Rules in Work and Life. Gino is also affiliated with the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, the Mind, Brain, Behavior Initiative at Harvard, and the Behavioral Insight Group at Harvard Kennedy School. She co-chairs HBS Executive Education programs on Behavioral Economics and Driving Profitable Growth. Duration: 51:08

"The tragedy is that so many managers get told that you mustn't show weakness, that you should always be in control - this is just nonsense in today's world, and yet we continue to teach it." Join your host, Tobias Sturesson, and his guests, Ed and Peter Schein, for this episode on The Leading Transformational Change podcast. During their engaging conversation, Ed and Peter share how we can build more healthy cultures and trusting relationships through humble leadership and humble inquiry. Be inspired by their insights into why we should stop talking about culture change, how we can build more human workplaces, and what really shapes culture. Ed Schein is Professor Emeritus at MIT School of Management and is the 2012 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Leadership Association. Peter Schein is the co-founder and COO of the Organizational Culture and Leadership Institute in Menlo Park, CA. Prior to that, Peter was a strategy and corporate development executive at large and small technology companies in Silicon Valley. Ed and Peter's latest book, Humble Inquiry 2nd edition, is an international bestseller. Duration: 49:30

March 2021 marks the first anniversary of the global COVID19 pandemic. In light of this, we've dedicated the third episode of the Y Talk Climate podcast to learning about how COVID19 has impacted climate action and how to increase the capacity of all communities to advance climate action in a post COVID world. Our guest, PhD candidate Keila Stark, also provides insight into how the pandemic has impacted the planning and occurrence of international climate conferences and how organisations across Canada and around the world can increase the inclusion of youth at high-profile climate discussions during and after COVID19.

"Instead of trying to solve it yourself, give tasks to duos and tell them to solve it - make it clear what mandate they have!" Join your host, Tobias Sturesson, and his guest, Maria Deckeman, for this episode on The Leading Transformational Change podcast. During their highly informative conversation, Maria discusses what she has learned about facilitating collaboration, creating a shared identity, and developing professional judgment. Be inspired by Maria's insights into the role of leaders and the role of managers, and the concept of dynamic duos. Maria Deckeman is a Leadership and Organisational Development Specialist at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, one of the world's foremost medical universities with over 5000 employees. Maria is the Process Manager for Core Values and Organisational Culture, Strategy 2030. Maria is currently co-authoring a book on the power of the duo dynamic. Duration: 49:53

"If you assume that no news is good news, then you're dangerous." Join your host Tobias Sturesson and his guest, Ron Carucci, for this episode on The Leading Transformational Change podcast. During their lively conversation, Ron discusses how the world's most successful organizations are leading with the Power of Truth, Justice, and Purpose. Be inspired by Ron's insights into how our organizations can and should be a place where people can find purpose, dignity, and belonging. Ron has a 30-year track record of helping organizations adopt strategies that lead to accelerated growth, and designing programs to execute those strategies. He is also a two-time TED speaker and the best-selling author of eight books, including the recent Amazon #1 Rising to Power. Ron's new book To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose is available for pre-order on Amazon. Duration: 36:30

They were in a state of deep shock. How could something so shocking happen in Germany's largest corporation, and to one of its most iconic brands? On episode 28 of the Leading Transformational Change podcast, I have the privilege of speaking with Hiltrud Werner about Volkswagen's journey from shock - to shame - to change, after the diesel emissions scandal. Hiltrud is head of Integrity and Legal Affairs and a part of the Volkswagen Management Board. We talk about: - Why it was vital to make the whole organization take ownership and not merely blame a few bad apples. - How Volkswagen is working to create a speak-up culture, and why they needed to rethink their hierarchical model to decrease the distance between employees and leadership. - How to drive change in a global organization with more than 600.000 employees. - How the self-image at the company had to change to be willing to listen, learn and change, and the importance of practicing courageous humility. - How they developed an Integrity Index to assess change and success. - Why compliance doesn't have a finish line.

What distinguishes a great culture, and how do we achieve it? How can we avoid hiring narcissistic leaders that corrupt culture? Jennifer Chatman, Paul J. Cortese Distinguished Professor of Management at Berkeley Haas School of Business and a world-renowned corporate culture researcher, has focused her career on how leaders can leverage culture for business impact. Recently she also published a highly publicized study on the destructive impact of narcissist leaders on corporate culture. On Episode 27 of the Leading Transformational Change podcast, I talk to Jennifer about: - Why culture needs to be strong, strategic, adaptive, and healthy. - The three keys to distinguish between visionary and narcissist leaders. - How narcissism hurts culture and how to heal it. - The 4C's that can create a great culture. - Why leaders cannot abdicate their culture responsibility. - How to continually assess your culture. #corporateculture #culturechange #cultureassessment #leadership #narcissism #corporatevalues #adaptability

How do you overcome your ethical blindspots? Ann Tenbrunsel, Professor of Business Ethics at Notre Dame, has researched why we believe we are more ethical than we are, why that is a serious problem for every organization, and what we can do about it. This is vital for every organization that wants to lead with values. On episode 26 of the Leading Transformational Change podcast, I talk to Ann about: -How ethical fading can remove ethics and corporate values from the decision making process. -Why we need to dispel the myth of being a "good organization". -How we often put too much trust in our formal system - our corporate values or codes of conduct, and overlook the informal system that has ten times more influence on observed misconduct. -How whatever your employees perceive to be what's rewarded in your organization will ultimately drive behavior. -How moral licensing can make us hide behind a noble mission or good values and, as a result, become more open to unethical behavior. -Why and how we can assess our leadership and organizations to get a better understanding of how ethical we really are. #integrity #corporateethics #ethics #corporateculture #values

"I think I've got an idea for another study. I think we should talk about how we lie in the Army” Lenny Wong, Research Professor at the US Army War College, discovered, while doing a study on why junior officers weren't innovative enough, that the Army had put so many requirements on officers that it was physically impossible to get it all done. However, everyone would still report that everything got done because that was what the system required. Lenny and his research partner found that this systemic lying created a moral numbness and a slippery slope that could go from trivial tasks to very consequential ones. In episode 25 of Leading Transformational Change we talk about: 1. How our desire to believe ourselves to be good or have perfect values can lead to a culture of dishonesty. 2. How we can listen to our organizations to uncover unhealthy culture. 3. Why we need courageous humility in order to build healthy and honest organizations. 4. Why we should take patterns of unethical behavior seriously even if it might seem like insignificant things. 5. How our systems and structures can override our corporate values.

Rob is the former Chief Ethics Officer at Airbnb. A role he took on after nearly 4 years as Airbnb's General Counsel. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School. Rob worked for 14 years with the U.S. Justice Department, including 10 years as an Assistant United States Attorney. He is the recipient of the Justice Department's John Marshall Award for litigation, and the CIA's Outstanding Service Medallion. In 1999, Rob moved to California to become eBay's third attorney and was later promoted to Vice President of a newly created Trust and Safety department. He worked at several other companies in Silicon Valley before joining Airbnb in 2016. During his time at Airbnb he developed a popular interactive employee program, Integrity Belongs Here, to help drive ethics throughout the culture at the company. His highly relevant new book “Intentional Integrity: How Smart Companies Can Lead an Ethical Revolution” is available for purchase! In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, Rob shares how a conversation with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, about the risks of ethical scandals, led to them to devise a strategy to build integrity into the culture of the company. Rob takes us through a six-part strategy for any organization, that wants to be intentional about integrity, and gives us lots of helpful examples along the way. He challenges every leader to put integrity on the agenda and decide what kind of company they want to become.

Welcome to The Next Page podcast. The UN Geneva Library & Archives are back from summer break, with lots of projects coming up in the next few months. Keep up-to-date over at our Twitter and Facebook pages. In Episode 30 we are joined by the new Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation, Corinne Momal-Vanian, who recently joined the Foundation after more than 30 years at the UN, including her most recent post as Director of the Division of Conference Management at UN Geneva. In conversation with our Director Francesco Pisano, Corinne shares about her new role and the work and values of the Kofi Annan Foundation. She also shares her reflections on multilateralism and the current state of the UN today, including some of the challenges its facing, as well as opportunities for how the UN can move forward as we look to multilateralism in the future.  We also hear her thoughts on women, gender equality and parity, and leadership in international organizations, and the values she's inspired by from some of our past and present leaders here at the UN. For more inspiration and learning, head to the links below. Resources Learn more about Corinne and the Kofi Annan Foundation: https://www.kofiannanfoundation.org/member/corinne-momal-vanian/ Access the episode transcript here: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/c.php?g=673332&p=4880979&t=15286 Other Podcast Episodes Listen to Episode 4: Conversation on Innovation in International Organisations with Tina Ambos and Corinne Momal-Vanian Listen to Episode 19: Former President of the Kofi Annan Foundation on his book A Peacekeeper in Africa, Learning from UN Interventions in Other People's Wars. Listen to Episode 20: Conversation with Catherine Bertini on Leading Transformational Change in International Organizations Check out the Library Research Guides on Women and Gender Equality and Women and Global Diplomacy.   Content Speakers: Corinne Momal-Vanian and Francesco Pisano Host & Editor/Producer: Natalie Alexander Images: Kofi Annan Foundation Graphics, social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee. Recorded & produced by the UN Geneva Library & Archives.

Mary Gentile is the Professor of Practice at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and senior adviser at the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program. She is the creator and director of Giving Voice to Values, a pioneering business curriculum for values-driven leadership, which has been featured in publications such as, Financial Times, Harvard Business Review, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and piloted in over 1200 business schools and organizations globally. Mary is the author of the award-winning Giving Voice To Values: How To Speak Your Mind When You Know What's Right. In her ten-year tenure at Harvard Business School, Mary was one of the principal architects of the school's Leadership, Ethics, and Corporate Responsibility curriculum. In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, Mary shares how the Enron scandal and a self-defense course made her rethink the way ethics was taught in business school and led to the Giving Voice to Values experiment. She realized that we do not merely need ways of theoretically discerning the ethical course of action based on philosophical models, but knowing what is the right thing to do, how would we actually go about doing it? Mary shares the main reasons why we do not voice our values in the business world and how we can build a framework for doing it in a thoughtful and strategic way. She shares practical examples of how the Giving Voice to Values framework has been implemented in companies like McKinsey and Unilever and why it needs to be a part of the leadership development strategy and not merely an HR issue.

Joan Lurie is a development psychologist and one of Australia's leaders in systemic change & culture, known from her expert commentary in the media on organizational culture. With over 20 years of experience both as an internal change leader in organizations and as a consultant, she founded Orgonomix in 2008 with the mission to help leaders and organizations be free from the systemic patterns keeping them stuck. Joan has developed ‘Orgonomics' – a proprietary systemic methodology, designed to help top-tier leaders fundamentally transform their businesses and thrive in the ‘gig economy'. She works with the CEOs of some of the country's largest businesses. In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, Joan helps us understand how a systems thinking lens can help us bring about organizational change easier and faster. To make it practical, we use a case study to explore how this would apply to an organization struggling with a lack of innovation and internal conflict. Joan shows that, as leaders, we can never see ourselves as outside the issue with the role of fixing the organization, we instead need to see ourselves as an integral part of the system. For the system to change we need to change our own mental maps and the way we frame our roles.

Sesil Pir is an industrial/organizational psychologist who has worked in Global HR Management roles on four continents in multinational corporations like Novartis and Microsoft. Sesil is currently acting as an HR functional thought leader, founder of SESIL PIR Consulting, a boutique management consultancy, focusing on changing the status quo of work; and of Whirling Chief, a global digital collaboration and learning platform, championing humanity into the workplace. She is a frequent Forbes contributor and has contributed to a number of HR management books. In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, Sesil shares insights from a study she has developed together with Standford University Center for Compassion and Altruism, on the keys to flourishing organizations. Based on her extensive experience within Human Resources, Sesil paints a picture of organizations that develop resilience and adaptability, are driven by an authentic purpose, invest in their culture, and put humans at the center of the equation.

Terentia Browne has spent many years, first as an engineer and then in management positions, at multinational corporations like Unilever and Johnson & Johnson. She holds a bachelor of science and has been awarded a Rising Star Award from the Health Care Businesswomen's Associations. She was chosen to be a part of the Ascend Accelerated Women's Leadership Program within Johnson & Johnson. She is the founder of Greenleaf Leaders where she supports introvert emerging leaders to enhance their leadership potential. In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, Terentia shares her experience coming from South Africa, as a non-white woman, to lead a team of engineers at a plant in Sweden. Terentia gives examples of how leaders and HR professionals can help create inclusive experiences and environments where diversity can flourish, and why every team member should take co-ownership of Diversity & Inclusion.

Alison Taylor is an Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern School of Business and Executive Director at Ethical Systems. Ethical System's mission is to harness research, from leaders in academia, to transform the ethical practice of business in the corporate world. Prior to joining Ethical Systems, Alison was the Managing Director of BSR Business For Social Responsibilty. Alison is a member of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Transparency and Anti-Corruption and writes frequently for Harvard Business Review, Quartz etc.    In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, Alison explains how traditional compliance methods and policies are not enough in order to build a high integrity organization and why leaders and HR professionals need to focus on developing an ethical culture. She also debunks the myth of a few "bad apples" and provides practical suggestions to develop that culture of ethics in your organization.    Listen and subscribe to Leading Transformational Change on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Carolyn is the co-founder of Walking the Talk, a global culture consulting firm, and she is globally recognized as the most experienced consultant and speaker on how to change corporate culture, having personally worked with over 100.000 leaders and helped lead over 200 culture change journeys in 35 countries. Carolyn is the author of Walking the Talk, a best selling book on culture change and values-based leadership. Robert Joss, Dean Emeritus, Stanford Graduate School of Business calls it “An indispensable handbook" In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, Carolyn helps us understand what it truly means to be a values-driven leader and organization. How true values require sacrifice and how a crisis can put us in front of some of our most challenging values dilemmas and give insight into our organizational culture. Carolyn highlights why it's vital for us to distinguish between climate (typical employee engagement questions) and culture when we assess the state of our organizations. Listen and subscribe to Leading Transformational Change on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

It's not enough with a great compelling vision to achieve transformation. You also have to pursue the needed organizational culture shift that can enable your organization to make the journey. In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, Heart Management co-founders Tobias & Lena talk about how to make your vision come alive and lead to actual change. We would love to hear Your thoughts and questions in the comments! Subscribe, like and share to join the vision of a world in which organizations with a healthy heart become the norm and not the exception. + + + Tobias Sturesson is the co-founder of Heart Management. He coaches leaders and organizations in change and crisis. Tobias has dedicated his professional life to helping leaders lead and build organizations that can attain and sustain a healthy heart—inner life—free from hidden agendas, inner corruption, and hypocrisy. Tobias is convinced that the inner state of an organization greatly influences the lives of employees, customers, and society at large. + + + Heart Management helps leaders build healthy businesses and organizations that can thrive, empowered by a flourishing culture and aligned around a shared purpose and vision. + + + Website: https://heartmanagement.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiassturesson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heart.management/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartmanagement.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sturessontobias

When defining a vision statement for your business or organization, it's easy to start with the wrong thing - the statement itself. In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, Heart Management co-founder, Tobias Sturesson gives you three vital questions to ask together with your leadership team before you begin crafting a vision statement. We would love to hear Your thoughts and questions in the comments! Subscribe, like and share to join the vision of a world in which organizations with a healthy heart become the norm and not the exception. + + + Tobias Sturesson is the co-founder of Heart Management. He coaches leaders and organizations in change and crisis. Tobias has dedicated his professional life to helping leaders lead and build organizations that can attain and sustain a healthy heart—inner life—free from hidden agendas, inner corruption, and hypocrisy. Tobias is convinced that the inner state of an organization greatly influences the lives of employees, customers, and society at large. + + + Heart Management helps leaders build healthy businesses and organizations that can thrive, empowered by a flourishing culture and aligned around a shared purpose and vision. + + + Website: https://heartmanagement.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiassturesson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heart.management/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartmanagement.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sturessontobias

Why deep, lasting Transformational Change is crucial and why so many leaders and businesses don't experience it. Episode 001 of Leading Transformational Change. A video series where we answer questions from leaders on topics like change management, organizational culture, corporate values, vision and how to lead with courageous humility. We would love to hear Your thoughts and questions in the comments! Subscribe, like and share to join the vision of a world in which organizations with a healthy heart become the norm and not the exception. + + + Tobias Sturesson is the co-founder of Heart Management. He has coached many leaders in change, and crisis. Tobias has dedicated his professional life to helping leaders lead and build organizations that can attain and sustain a healthy heart—an inner life—free from hidden agendas, inner corruption, and hypocrisy. Tobias is convinced that the inner state of an organization greatly influences the lives of employees, customers, and society at large. + + + Heart Management helps leaders build healthy businesses and organizations that can thrive, empowered by a flourishing culture and aligned around a shared purpose and vision. + + + Website: https://heartmanagement.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiassturesson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heart.management/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartmanagement.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sturessontobias

What is the one thing leaders must have to build a consistently healthy organization and lead transformational change? Courageous humility. In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, Heart Management co-founders, Tobias and Lena talk about why courageous humility is so important and how you can practice it in your leadership. We would love to hear Your thoughts and questions in the comments! Subscribe, like and share to join the vision of a world in which organizations with a healthy heart become the norm and not the exception. + + + Tobias Sturesson is the co-founder of Heart Management. He coaches leaders and organizations in change and crisis. Tobias has dedicated his professional life to helping leaders lead and build organizations that can attain and sustain a healthy heart—inner life—free from hidden agendas, inner corruption, and hypocrisy. Tobias is convinced that the inner state of an organization greatly influences the lives of employees, customers, and society at large. + + + Heart Management helps leaders build healthy businesses and organizations that can thrive, empowered by a flourishing culture and aligned around a shared purpose and vision. + + + Website: https://heartmanagement.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiassturesson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heart.management/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartmanagement.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sturessontobias

Too often, when leaders encounter organizational culture issues in their organization, they attempt to address by merely stating a list of corporate values. However, for any real change to take place, you have to start with the understanding that corporate values and organizational culture are not the same things. In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, Heart Management co-founder, Tobias explains the difference between espoused corporate values - the compass and organizational culture - the inner steering system of the boat. We would love to hear Your thoughts and questions in the comments! Subscribe, like and share to join the vision of a world in which organizations with a healthy heart become the norm and not the exception. + + + Tobias Sturesson is the co-founder of Heart Management. He coaches leaders and organizations in change and crisis. Tobias has dedicated his professional life to helping leaders lead and build organizations that can attain and sustain a healthy heart—inner life—free from hidden agendas, inner corruption, and hypocrisy. Tobias is convinced that the inner state of an organization greatly influences the lives of employees, customers, and society at large. + + + Heart Management helps leaders build healthy businesses and organizations that can thrive, empowered by a flourishing culture and aligned around a shared purpose and vision. + + + Website: https://heartmanagement.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiassturesson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heart.management/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartmanagement.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sturessontobias

Organizational culture is built up of people, the tacit agreements they make and the beliefs, values and motives that are shaped as a result. However, everyone within the organization can potentially have an impact on whether that culture will be healthy or become corrupted. In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, Heart Management co-founder Tobias Sturesson uses a glass of water as a picture of culture. Customers, coworkers, suppliers and even society drink from that glass when they interact with the organization. And every leader and employee contribute something to the content of the glass. We would love to hear Your thoughts and questions in the comments! Subscribe, like and share to join the vision of a world in which organizations with a healthy heart become the norm and not the exception. + + + Tobias Sturesson is the co-founder of Heart Management. He coaches leaders and organizations in change and crisis. Tobias has dedicated his professional life to helping leaders lead and build organizations that can attain and sustain a healthy heart—inner life—free from hidden agendas, inner corruption, and hypocrisy. Tobias is convinced that the inner state of an organization greatly influences the lives of employees, customers, and society at large. + + + Heart Management helps leaders build healthy businesses and organizations that can thrive, empowered by a flourishing culture and aligned around a shared purpose and vision. + + + Website: https://heartmanagement.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiassturesson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heart.management/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartmanagement.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sturessontobias

Many leaders and HR staff are confounded by organizational culture, according to Harvard Business. However, an organization's culture impacts every aspect of how it operates, whether we are aware about it or not. In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, Heart Management co-founders Lena and Tobias answer questions on what culture is and how leaders can get a deeper understanding of the four dimensions of culture to lead change more successfully and build organizational health. We would love to hear Your thoughts and questions in the comments! Subscribe, like and share to join the vision of a world in which organizations with a healthy heart become the norm and not the exception. + + + Tobias Sturesson is the co-founder of Heart Management. He coaches leaders and organizations in change and crisis. Tobias has dedicated his professional life to helping leaders lead and build organizations that can attain and sustain a healthy heart—inner life—free from hidden agendas, inner corruption, and hypocrisy. Tobias is convinced that the inner state of an organization greatly influences the lives of employees, customers, and society at large. + + + Heart Management helps leaders build healthy businesses and organizations that can thrive, empowered by a flourishing culture and aligned around a shared purpose and vision. + + + Website: https://heartmanagement.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiassturesson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heart.management/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartmanagement.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sturessontobias

Leaders who care about the heart - the inner life - of their organizations can develop a healthy culture, create alignment around a shared purpose and vision and build an organization that operates with integrity. In this episode of Leading Transformational Change, Heart Management co-founders Lena and Tobias sit down to answer questions on what the heart of an organization is, why it's important to care about the heart and what that means practically for business leaders who desire to lead transformational change and build a healthy organization. We would love to hear Your thoughts and questions in the comments! Subscribe, like and share to join the vision of a world in which organizations with a healthy heart become the norm and not the exception. + + + Tobias Sturesson is the co-founder of Heart Management. He coaches leaders and organizations in change and crisis. Tobias has dedicated his professional life to helping leaders lead and build organizations that can attain and sustain a healthy heart—an inner life—free from hidden agendas, inner corruption, and hypocrisy. Tobias is convinced that the inner state of an organization greatly influences the lives of employees, customers, and society at large. + + + Heart Management helps leaders build healthy businesses and organizations that can thrive, empowered by a flourishing culture and aligned around a shared purpose and vision. + + + Website: https://heartmanagement.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiassturesson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heart.management/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartmanagement.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sturessontobias

What is transformational change, and when might it be needed in an organisation? This episode brings to you a conversation on leadership and change, particularly on the role of transformational change in international organisations. Our guest is Catherine Bertini, who served as the Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) for 10 years from 1992 to 2002, among other roles in government, the private sector and academia. She was, at the time of her appointment, the third woman to have led a UN agency. Shortly after leaving WFP, she was awarded the World Food Prize in 2003 for the change she led in the organization.   Today, she is a Rockefeller Foundation Fellow, and in this role published a recent report called Leading Change in UN Organizations. She sits down with our Director Francesco Pisano, to speak about the key issues in the report, transformational change and the current state of affairs in global governance, as well as what she's learned about women in leadership, and the role of youth in leading change at the international level.    For more information about Catherine Bertini's work, head to her website: www.catherinebertini.com/. Her report, Leading Change in UN Organizations, is available here: https://bit.ly/2T10ffW.   Catherine Bertini also led a leadership discussion at the Knowledge & Learning Commons at UN Geneva. Find out more and links to other UN resources on leadership and change here: https://bit.ly/2PeAlUR.    For even more learning, you can find Library's Research Guides on Women & Global Diplomacy: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/womendiplomacy and Multilateralism: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/multilateralism online.   Content: Speakers: Catherine Bertini & Francesco Pisano. Host: Natalie Alexander. Editor and Sound Editor: Natalie Alexander. Image: UN Library and Archives Geneva. Recorded & produced at the UN Library and Archives Geneva.