Redefining Change with Anthony Casablanca

Redefining Change with Anthony CasablancaJeanie is joined by accomplished senior leader, Anthony Casablanca in today’s episode! Anthony has over 30 years in various leadership roles and he has been studying the art of leadership and change and with an emphasis on purpose-driven leadership principles. In this conversation, Anthony unpacks his philosophy, his approach to grief and change within organizations and how we operate. He characterizes its relationship to everything. How we lead, how we make decisions, and how we live. After watching or listening to this episode, you will have a whole new perspective on how grief plays a crucial role in our life, inside and outside of the office. Anthony earned his undergraduate degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and a master’s degree from Kettering University (formerly GMI). He spent most of his years in leadership working for Batesville Casket Company, a recognized leader in the funeral service industry. Anthony has spent his entire career studying the art of leadership with an emphasis on purpose-driven leadership principles. He’s spoken on several occasions at various funeral industry conventions, was a featured speaker at an international sales, service, and operations meeting for Batesville Casket Company, and has led cultural transformations and conducted leadership training classes helping leaders to prepare for and navigate change. After retiring from Hillenbrand Inc., Anthony began consulting to help organizations and leaders discover their true purpose. He recently co-wrote “The Dying Art of Leadership”, a practical guide to tackling one of the most awkward leadership challenges-one that no one likes talking about and isn't taught in any other leadership programs-to for the benefit of the employees and the company.Grab some coffee and a notebook, you won’t want to miss today’s episode! 4:05 Anthony describes himself and shares his leadership experience5:48 Purpose vs Passion 8:57 Anthony shares how he and his team are helping organizations with grieving employees13:08 The component of change nobody wants to address15:35 The 2 assessments Anthony uses to help organizations17:24 What is working vs what isn’t in the workplace during the pandemic21:01 The relationship between change and grief23:57 Bringing back humanness to Human Resources27:07 Change Management Plan vs Communication Plan33:13 Key lessons a leader would gain by reading “The Dying Art of Leadership” by Anthony Casablanca & Guy Casablanca36:47 Anthony takes a look into the future for organizations41:11 What Anthony is current working on for his own growth evolution Resources Mentioned: The Dying Art of Leadership: How Leaders Can Help Grieving Employees Excel At Work by Anthony Casablanca & Guy CasablancaConnect with Anthony Calablanca:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonycasablanca/ Subscribe: Warriors At Work PodcastsWebsite: www.Jeaniecoomber.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomberLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w