Episode 9 - Herding Humans, a new way to lead change

In this episode of “Thoughts on Change,” Kelly proposes a shift from pushing change to “shaping what’s possible” through credibility and influence. She defines a “change shaper” as someone who shows up effectively when resistance appears, regardless of title, and outlines six characteristics: connect with curiosity and compassion to create safety; help with intention to build others’ capability without rescuing; advocate for what truly matters by linking change to purpose, values, and priorities; navigate the business environment by understanding pressures, informal networks, and organizational politics while translating between leaders and frontline teams; get the right people involved rather than convincing everyone; and energize positive momentum by celebrating small wins and highlighting progress. She emphasizes practice over perfection and previews deeper future episodes.00:00 Why Change Pushes Back00:33 Meet Thoughts on Change01:02 Becoming a Change Shaper02:20 Connect with Curiosity03:21 Help with Intention04:03 Advocate What Matters04:43 Navigate Business Politics05:38 Get the Right People06:19 Energize Momentum06:56 Practice Over Perfection07:20 Wrap Up and Next Steps Links:https://youtu.be/yjrXy_0Z2Xchttps://www.kellymallery.com/changeshaper