Change is an inevitable part of life

Teresa Taylor

Teresa Taylor

Change can be unnerving and messy. But with the right attitude and motivation, change can offer great opportunity. The first step in getting your team to embrace change is to have a goal that everyone can relate to and rally around. Make it simple and attainable. Then communicate the goal in a clear and concise way to the entire team.

Each person needs to deeply understand how their role relates to the goal and how they’re an important part of its success. They need to appreciate how they contribute to the change and are driving the company’s future. The organization needs to embrace the new way of doing business and new ideas.

Everyone knows that a good leader must motivate and coach their team. But a great leader also must unlock the potential of their organization by creating a culture of belonging and an attitude that cracks the code of how to overcome resistance to change.

Teresa Taylor, former chief operating officer of Qwest Communications International Inc., can be reached at
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