The Biggest Mistakes Leaders Make During Change: Masha Gaganova

Leadership doesn't fail because people resist change.It fails because organisations measure the wrong things, chase Agile without understanding it, and overwhelm teams with constant transformation.In this episode of the Everyday Agile Podcast, I sit down with change consultant, keynote speaker and Agile coach Masha Gaganova to discuss why modern organisations struggle with transformation, what great leaders do differently, and how teams can thrive in fast-changing environments.We discuss:Why people don't actually resist changeAgile myths leaders still believeTransformation fatigueBetter metrics than KPIsAI adoption inside organisationsLeadership behaviours that destroy trustBuilding high-performing teamsChange managementProduct thinkingPsychological safetyBecoming a keynote speakerBuilding your personal brand on LinkedInWhether you're a Project Manager, Product Manager, Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, CTO or Engineering Leader, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately.👇 Let us know in the comments:Do people resist change... or poor leadership?▶︎Connect with Masha:https://www.linkedin.com/in/masha-gaganova/▶︎ Not Another Agile Conference 2027 tickets are now available.https://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/2178867▶︎Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandupsChapters: 00:00 Introduction01:05 Meet Masha Gaganova03:15 Why Workshops Beat Endless Meetings05:40 What Frustrates Her About Agile06:30 What Agile Really Means07:20 Lessons From Corporate Life08:40 The Biggest Career Lesson10:50 Why Teams Measure The Wrong Things12:05 Better Metrics Than KPIs13:25 Leadership Behaviours That Kill Teams15:00 Why Vulnerability Matters17:00 Advice For Graduates & New Consultants19:10 AI Hype & Transformation Fatigue21:05 Signs Your Team Is Burnt Out22:20 Is "Transformation" The Wrong Word?24:05 Agile Myths Leaders Still Believe26:35 An Underrated Leadership Framework30:00 Avoiding Burnout32:00 Becoming A Conference Speaker36:05 Building A LinkedIn Presence38:05 Why People Don't Resist Change39:30 The Future Of Work40:05 What Gives Masha Hope42:35 Where To Find Masha