EP 60: 4 Steps to Leading Change - Feat Ryan Tate (Part 2)
The Journey Podcast - Navigating Pest Control & Business
Release Date: 07/10/2025
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info_outline🎙️EP 60: 4 Steps to Leading Change - Feat Ryan Tate, Rogue Pest Solutions (Part 2)
In this conversation, Rusty Prewett and Ryan Tate discuss the critical aspects of leading change in various contexts, emphasizing the importance of changing perspectives on change, discerning specific needs for change, obsessing over the 'why' before the 'what', and being bold in implementing changes. They explore the challenges leaders face in managing change and the necessity of fostering a culture that embraces growth and improvement. The discussion also highlights the significance of effective communication and the role of leadership in guiding teams through transitions.
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TmY4wPjrKpw
Takeaways
- Change is inevitable and must be led, not avoided.
- Growth and comfort cannot coexist; progress requires discomfort.
- Leaders must take responsibility for leading change effectively.
- Understanding the 'why' behind changes is crucial for buy-in.
- Critics, bystanders, and advocates react differently to change; leaders must address all three.
- Tolerating mediocrity hinders progress and change.
- Being bold in decision-making can lead to significant impacts.
- Discernment is key in identifying what specifically needs to change.
- Effective communication fosters a culture of trust and engagement.
- Leaders should focus on building relationships and recognizing efforts to inspire their teams.
4 Steps to Leading Change
*credit 👉 Craig Groeschel
1. Change how you think about change.
2. Discern what specifically needs to change.
3. Obsess about the "why" before the "what".
4. Be bold, because tweaks never change the world.
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