#37 Leading Change by John P. Kotter

In this episode, we dive into John P. Kotter's Leading Change, a practical guide to overcoming the challenges of organizational transformation. Kotter outlines an eight-stage process for successful change, addressing common pitfalls like underestimating the difficulty of change and undercommunicating the vision.

Key steps include:

• Building a powerful guiding coalition
• Creating a sense of urgency to combat complacency
• Establishing and communicating a clear vision
• Empowering employees by removing structural barriers and providing training
• Achieving short-term wins to sustain momentum
• Anchoring new approaches within the organization’s culture

Kotter emphasizes the need for strong leadership over mere management to foster agile, change-friendly organizations that thrive in rapidly evolving environments. This episode provides actionable insights to help you lead effective transformations and build a culture that embraces change for long-term success.