Why Humans Hate Change (Even When It's Good)

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Humans say they want change. Until the software changes.The process changes.The organizational chart changes.Or someone moves a button they've been clicking since 2018.In the debut episode of Change Unscripted, Colin Walsh explores one of the biggest misconceptions in business: people don't actually resist change—they resist uncertainty.Drawing from psychology, evolutionary history, organizational transformation, and real consulting experience, Colin breaks down why even positive change can trigger fear, hesitation, and resistance. Whether you're leading a transformation, navigating change yourself, or simply wondering why humans can simultaneously crave change and avoid it, this episode is for you.Because change isn't just a strategy problem. It's a human one.In this episode:Why people don't actually resist changeThe evolutionary psychology behind uncertaintyThe hidden role of status, competence, and identityA real-world transformation story from the consulting trenchesWhat Kodak teaches us about adapting to changeWhy leadership during change is more like theatreFollow @change_unscripted for behind-the-scenes content, episode updates, and your own stories of navigating change.

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This episode was published on June 2, 2026.

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Humans say they want change. Until the software changes.The process changes.The organizational chart changes.Or someone moves a button they've been clicking since 2018.In the debut episode of Change Unscripted, Colin Walsh explores one of the...

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