4/25/23 – It is interesting to note that differentiated leaders resist being triangled with others in an organization by anxiety and issues. These leaders are able to “tolerate” anxiety to allow for change and instill carrying responsibility. Resisting the anxiety of others in a group allows for differentiated leaders to thrive in a toxic organization. When sabotage is high due to anxiety, it means that the differentiated leader is going in the right direction for change.
First, I will need to focus on differentiated leadership in my change strategy to stay the course. Teachers learn to do this all the time in elementary school when students complain about the change in the classroom environment or the new unit of curriculum. Leading adults through change is similar though more daunting.
Utilizing the crucial conversations process individually with participants to help them through their anxiety toward change comes next. One item that every leader needs to remember is that change is stressful on the body even if it is good change. The human body doesn’t know the difference but experiences stress either way.
References:
Bardwell, M. (2010, November 10). Friedman’s theory of differentiated leadership made simple.
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Cherry, K. (2021, November 1). How to get better at dealing with change. Verywell Mind. Retrieved April 25, 2023, from: https://www.verywellmind.com/5-tips-for-dealing-with-change
Grenny, J., Patterson, K., McMillan, R., Switzler, A., & Gregory, E. (2021). Crucial conversations (2nd). McGraw-Hill Education.
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