Supporting Others in Times of Change: Control vs. Leadership
When change disrupts the familiar, people don’t need a commander—they need a compass. Supporting others isn’t about taking control of their path; it’s about walking beside them with empathy, clarity, and courage. Leadership in times of transition means resisting the urge to fix and instead choosing to listen, guide, and empower. As John C. Maxwell reminds us, “Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.” In moments of uncertainty, your role isn’t to dictate—it’s to inspire.
What’s Holding You Back? Embracing Transition and Breaking Through Roadblocks
Breaking silos in organizations starts with breaking personal silos. If you want a more collaborative culture, be the one who reaches across the aisle. If you want innovation, share that half-formed idea. If you want transparency, speak honestly about what you’re navigating.
When individuals show up authentically, teams shift.
When teams shift, organizations grow.
Back to School: How to Lead When Everything's in Motion
"Change isn’t just a calendar shift—it’s an emotional shift. And people don’t resist change because they fear the new. They resist because they’re grieving what they’re leaving behind."
As leaders—whether of teams or families—we need to honor that. Before we rush into new routines, we need to create space to name the transition, allow people to recalibrate, and ground ourselves in purpose. Because people can weather a lot of change. What they can’t weather is feeling alone in it.