Admired Leadership Field Notes
Lead Better - Consider Shrinking the Change
Why It Matters
Understanding the psychology of resistance helps leaders implement change without triggering paralysis, making transformations more sustainable. By adopting incremental tactics, organizations can achieve larger goals while maintaining employee engagement, a timely insight as many companies face rapid digital and cultural shifts.
AI Summary
In this episode of Lead Better, hosts Scott Baker and Mikey Friday explore why change triggers fear and resistance, likening it to animals stuck in familiar tracks. They introduce the "shrink the change" approach, which breaks large initiatives into small, manageable steps by reducing the time horizon, lowering participation thresholds, and focusing on incremental progress. The conversation highlights the leader’s dilemma of how much of the big picture to reveal versus providing clear, bite‑size actions, emphasizing authenticity and the need to balance transparency with avoiding overwhelm. Real‑world examples—from bedtime routines to expense‑reporting systems—illustrate how gradual shifts can build momentum and reduce pushback.
Episode Description
A recording from Admired Leadership's live video
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