The Wisdom of Transition: Navigating Change at Work : Cheryl Benedict

Organizations must continually adapt to survive in today’s competitive market. No matter what business you’re in, your organization is likely going through some sort of change – whether it’s a change in leadership, a change in direction, or a change in product offerings. The future of work and economic situations are still very much in flux and only the most agile, adaptable businesses will continue to thrive amidst all this ongoing change. Managing change throughout your organization does not need to be stressful. Having the right processes and tools can help.

I had the honor of interviewing Cheryl Benedict, founder of MORF Consulting. She is an author of The Wisdom of Transition - Navigating Change at Work and won the Sound Advice Book Award for Best New Author 2020. She designed/facilitated/delivered various leadership development programs for many organizations such as Colorado water professionals, Merrick & Company. She’s been a frequent presenter at the various national and regional conferences.
https://www.morfconsulting.com/

We had discussion on many interesting topics around leadership challenges, opportunities and impact of recent disruption. She shared insights on her transition model and various obstacles and challenges to expect along the way. She also explains step by step approach on how to avoid blind spots during change and transition in organization.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
02:11 - Challenges faced by business professionals.
04:25 - Why is change daunting?
08:28 - Changing roles
10:14 - Taking care of your "People"
14:43 - Saving YOUR energy
20:22 - MINDset
26:30 - Who is Cheryl?
31:33 - Gut Sense
36:39 - The only three changes you need.
40:10 - Connecting with Cheryl
41:01 - Outro