The Paradox of Change

from Relearning Leadership · host Pete Behrens

Why leaders need to celebrate continuity and stand up for status quo!Susan Schmitt Winchester is a Senior Vice President and Chief HR Officer for Applied Materials. Jake Jacobs is a principal change consultant and author of Leverage Change. Together with Pete they explore the paradox of change.In today’s fast-paced work world, leaders are rightly focused on change. But are leaders too focused on change? This episode explores the paradox of change where leaders need to raise their game in celebrating continuity and stand up for the status quo! Listen to relearn more.Visit the (Re)Learning Leadership website for author biographies, links to their books, a full transcript, comments and more.

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Why leaders need to celebrate continuity and stand up for status quo! Susan Schmitt Winchester is a Senior Vice President and Chief HR Officer for Applied Materials. Jake Jacobs is a principal change consultant and author of Leverage Change. Together with Pete they explore the paradox of change. In today’s fast-paced work world, leaders are rightly focused on change. But are leaders too focused on change? This episode explores the paradox of change where leaders need to raise thei...

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