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015: How to Deal with Resistance to Change | Featuring Megan Burns

Engaging Leader

Guest Megan Burns is a consultant, speaker, & managing director of Operations Strategy Consulting. In this episode, Jesse and Megan discuss continuous improvement and how to handle resistance to change. Together they explore the following questions: We hear that people are naturally resistant to change. Subscription Links.

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Before a Merger, Consider Company Cultures Along with Financials

Harvard Business Review

Understanding the cultural dynamics of the acquired organization, including how they operate, the manner in which they develop their talent, how are they motivated to succeed, and their executive management decision making style. The result of this lack of due diligence is played out all too publicly when deals suddenly fall apart. .”