Takeaways

Change and transformation in organizations can be challenging due to resistance and fear.

Wisdom is crucial in navigating change and moving away from short-term thinking.

Businesses have the power to drive societal change and should be leveraged for positive impact.

Embracing a more holistic and long-term approach to change can lead to new possibilities and perspectives. Big C change involves personal transformation, while small c change focuses on external transformation.

Engaging leaders in their big selves is crucial for driving successful change in organizations.

Personal transformation requires a warm, engaging conversation with oneself.

Change should be approached with patience and a focus on coherence.

Feeling and not forcing change is key to successful transformation.

Timing and courage play important roles in implementing change.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Friends of The Expansive

06:17 Starting the Conversation on Change and Transformation

08:22 Navigating Change and Transformation in Organizations

11:28 The Power of Wisdom in Driving Change

13:14 Change as Renewal and Overcoming Resistance

15:02 New York's Grid-like Structure and Short-term Thinking

16:01 The Horny Teenage Boy Syndrome and the Need for Long-term Thinking

16:31 Understanding Big C and Small c Change

19:18 The Importance of Emotional Shifts and Paradigm Changes

19:55 Accessing Your Big Self for Personal Transformation

21:24 The Role of Patience and Coherence in Change

26:39 Feeling, Not Forcing Change: The Lockpick Approach

31:36 The Role of Timing and Courage in Change