To navigate change successfully, it is crucial to understand the brain's craving for information and effectively communicate. This involves accepting the brain's hunger for knowledge, using the power of storytelling, minimizing resistance and cognitive dissonance, ensuring clarity in communication, cultivating transparency, and focusing on the... See more

Communication is vital during times of change. Our brains crave information, and lack of communication triggers an "error alert." However, communicating too early can lead to misinformation, while delayed communication creates speculation and uncertainty.

Human beings have an inherent need to feel a sense of belonging and connection to others. This need intensifies during times of uncertainty, making social connection crucial in navigating change.

To maximize performance during periods of change, leaders should establish realistic short-term objectives, reinforce individuals' previous accomplishments, offer praise and acknowledgment, foster small acts of kindness, introduce novelty in a manageable manner, and infuse the workplace with fun and humor. They should prioritize open and... See more