Text us your thoughts or questions Change doesn’t fail because of the plan — it fails because of how people are led through it. In this episode, Simon explores why leading change isn’t just about managing logistics — it’s about leading emotions, expectations, and resistance with purpose and clarity. You’ll learn: Why “evolution or revolution” isn’t just a clever phrase — it’s a choice every organisation must makeThe difference between change management and change leadership (and why the latte...
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Text us your thoughts or questions Change doesn’t fail because of the plan — it fails because of how people are led through it. In this episode, Simon explores why leading change isn’t just about managing logistics — it’s about leading emotions, expectations, and resistance with purpose and clarity. You’ll learn: Why “evolution or revolution” isn’t just a clever phrase — it’s a choice every organisation must makeThe difference between change management and change leadership (and why the latte...
The Deep End Delusion: Why Throwing Leaders In Doesn't Work
The Culture Nerds - A Leadership Podcast
25 minutes
4 months ago
The Deep End Delusion: Why Throwing Leaders In Doesn't Work
Text us your thoughts or questions Still throwing new leaders in the deep end and hoping they’ll swim? In this episode, Simon unpacks the dangerous cliché of “sink or swim” leadership — and why it’s damaging your culture, your results, and your people. Learn how to replace lazy leadership defaults with intentional development strategies that actually work. You’ll walk away with a new lens on leader development — and a few clichés worth retiring forever. Monthly Theme: Developing Leaders 0:00...
The Culture Nerds - A Leadership Podcast
Text us your thoughts or questions Change doesn’t fail because of the plan — it fails because of how people are led through it. In this episode, Simon explores why leading change isn’t just about managing logistics — it’s about leading emotions, expectations, and resistance with purpose and clarity. You’ll learn: Why “evolution or revolution” isn’t just a clever phrase — it’s a choice every organisation must makeThe difference between change management and change leadership (and why the latte...
