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The Conditions for Resistance-Free Change

Change Starts Here

Rather than ponder the nature of aerodynamics while flying, instead I wondered – could there be change with no resistance? As a fun exercise, I tried to envision what the conditions would be for a resistance-free change. No learning curve – the ability to go from 0 to 100% effectiveness instantaneously. No loss avoidance.

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Entrepreneurship and feelings about change

Mike Cardus

From my work and research, the continuum of change-acceptance and change-resistance is constant. The Administering focuses the activities and functions that get things organized, planned, scheduled, systematized, and generally under control by capturing the learning curve about how to do things right in processes, procedures, and systems.

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How To Be Your Best-Self Leader Every Day

Eric Jacobson

To help find a greater peace within, focus on cultivating three important components of peace: acceptance, contentment, and trust: Acceptance is a first critical component of peace because, the more you resist or oppose what is happening, the more energy you lose. It’s critical to acknowledge and feel your feelings but not be run by them.

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How To Build Immunity To Burnout In The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

They can handle the discomfort of learning curves and uncertainty. Getting unstuck from ingrained stress-response patterns is not a small task, and many of us will find ourselves resistant to change. They view stressors as changes, not threats. They believe that stress will enhance their ability to grow and improve.

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20 Reasons Your Organization is Immune to Change

Change Starts Here

Managers express irritation when efficiency slides as employees experience a learning curve. Those who express concern or hesitation about change are labeled “resisters” and treated as adversaries. When people try the new behavior, their peers tease them. When people do change, their supervisor ignores their accomplishment.

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VUCA Leadership: Leading Through Turbulent Times

Experience to Lead

No matter how resistant we are to obstacles, learning curves or outright catastrophes, the landscape in which we work is constantly in motion. If there’s one thing that is certain in a business environment, it’s that change is inevitable. For many organizations, this idea can be difficult to come to grips with.

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Be The Leader You Want To Be

Eric Jacobson

To help find a greater peace within, focus on cultivating three important components of peace: acceptance, contentment, and trust: Acceptance is a first critical component of peace because, the more you resist or oppose what is happening, the more energy you lose. It’s critical to acknowledge and feel your feelings but not be run by them.