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Simple Swaps: Change

Are you a leader that’s struggling to get your team to embrace change?

It’s a really common problem as the vast majority of people don’t actually like change. Change can cause anxiety and unrest. When faced with the prospect of change, instead of focusing on the possible innovations, all some people can see is the potential upheaval and having to learn new things outside of their comfort zones.

According to Marc Pitman, If you want to set about making changes in your business, then you should avoid leading with ‘the change.’

Don’t make change the focus. Instead, list all of the things that will be staying the same.

By reinforcing the known, you’re calming their fear of the unknown.

If they’re not fearful then they’ll be more open to changes and you can start going about securing your vision for the future. 

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Marc Pitman

Marc Pitman is a coach, speaker, and co-founder of EWTS Coaching. He’s known for making tough conversations feel doable—helping leaders find the words, the structure, and the confidence to move forward with clarity. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in business and nonprofit settings, Marc prepares leaders for hard conversations—with their teams and with themselves—that improve results and strengthen culture. He’s the author of Ask Without Fear!® and The Surprising Gift of Doubt. As an EWTS Certified Guide, he helps leaders communicate well and create workplaces where people thrive.

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