🎤 Quotable quotes: "Be curious. Not judgmental." - Ted Lasso
Change is hard. Ted even tells us that if you are comfortable while you are doing it, you might just be doing it wrong. That said... change doesn't have to be chaotic. This week we were excited to talk to Dr. Mary Lippitt. Mary is an expert in organizational change and leadership, known for her work on the Lippitt Model for managing complex change. (We would love to tell you how much we have geeked out on this model!) With a career spanning several decades, she has helped organizations align their strategies, people, and processes to achieve sustainable success.
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This Week’s Musing: Unpacking Leadership with Mary Lippitt
Mary shares her wisdom and experiences in guiding organizations and leaders through transformational change. Here are the key questions Mary tackled during our conversation:
- How do leaders build a culture that thrives on change and continues to prosper even after they've moved on?
- How crucial is having a clear vision in the change management process, and what role does an actionable plan play in realizing this vision?
- What are some common pitfalls in implementing change, and how can leaders avoid them to ensure successful transformation?
- How do you lead effectively when you are not the one in charge, especially in large or complex projects?
- What’s the secret to influencing change within an organization without resorting to micromanagement?
More leadership musings
🍪 Biscuits with the Boss: "If you had the power to change one thing about your work life balance, what would it be and why?"
This personal question allows team members to reflect on their current work-life integration and express what changes might improve their overall job satisfaction and productivity, connecting personal well-being with organizational health.
🏅Whistle. Whistle. "Focus on the game plan, not just the play."
Roy Kent would coach us on the importance of having a comprehensive strategy when facing change. Mary Lippitt's emphasis on a structured approach—vision, skills, incentives, resources, action plans—mirrors Roy's belief in the power of a well-rounded and thought-out strategy to lead teams to victory.
📚Beard’s collection:
📖 John P. Kotter. Leading Change. Harvard Business Review Press, 1996.
Grab your cleats because Kotter’s guide is the playbook you need to navigate the tricky field of change management. It breaks down the game into eight actionable plays that help you lead your team to victory.
📖 Peter M. Senge. The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization. Currency, 1990.
Ever wonder how to keep your team learning faster than the competition? Senge's classic is like finding an open lane on the pitch—allowing your organization to dribble past challenges with agility and grace.
📖 Mary Lippitt. Leadersheep: Fable About Changing and Leading. Enterprise Management Ltd., 2021.
Dive into Lippitt's fable for a charming yet insightful look at leadership through the antics of some woolly thinkers. It’s a barnstormer that’ll help you herd your team through change without any baa-d vibes.
🌎 This week in Here - There - Every F’ing where
We cannot thank the College of Education and Health Professionals at the University of Arkansas enough for having us out to present on How to Lead it Like Lasso. It is quite clear that they already have that Ted-like culture!
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