EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 36 MIN
Ep 72 - What to Do When Trusty Old Behaviors Stop Working
from Management Muse · host Cindi Baldi and Geoffrey Tumlin
Trusty old habits that are no longer working are one of the hardest things to change. In this episode, Cindi Baldi and Geoff Tumlin explore why it’s so difficult to let go of ingrained behaviors, especially when they’re tied to our identity. From hard-charging leaders learning to slow down to founders blinded by past wins, Cindi and Geoff share the subtle but vital signals that it’s time to change. Cindi and Geoff explain why success often makes change much harder, and they share practical ways to try new approaches before old habits derail progress. If you’re concerned that you might have ingrained behaviors that are no longer working like they used to, this episode will help you think through how to adapt to your new circumstances and alter your habits for greater success today. Episode Highlights: Why ingrained behaviors can become big roadblocks How success makes changing habits harder Signs your go-to approach is no longer working The role of identity in resisting change Why smart people sometimes don’t adapt Simple ways to experiment with new behaviors Thinking about behavior change differently Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LpDN0vHODDo Join Our Community & Follow Us: - Youtube Channel - LinkedIn - Instagram
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Trusty old habits that are no longer working are one of the hardest things to change. In this episode, Cindi Baldi and Geoff Tumlin explore why it’s so difficult to let go of ingrained behaviors, especially when they’re tied to our identity. From hard-charging leaders learning to slow down to founders blinded by past wins, Cindi and Geoff share the subtle but vital signals that it’s time to change. Cindi and Geoff explain why success often makes change much harder, and they share practical ways to try new approaches before old habits derail progress. If you’re concerned that you might have ingrained behaviors that are no longer working like they used to, this episode will help you think through how to adapt to your new circumstances and alter your habits for greater success today. Episode Highlights: Why ingrained behaviors can become big roadblocks How success makes changing habits harder Signs your go-to approach is no longer working The role of identity in resisting change Why smart people sometimes don’t adapt Simple ways to experiment with new behaviors Thinking about behavior change differently Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LpDN0vHODDo Join Our Community & Follow Us: - Youtube Channel - LinkedIn - Instagram
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