In this episode of Thoughts On Change, Kelly discusses how change leaders often create the resistance they face and introduces various archetypes, dubbed 'Resistobots,' which embody different counterproductive behaviors. These include Commandax (the controller), Factron (the rational), Softstep (the accommodator), Shellout (the avoider), Quickshift (the fixer), and Doctrina (the preacher). Kelly shares a personal story about encountering resistance at an aerospace manufacturer and explains how identifying and addressing the root causes of resistance, rather than fighting it, leads to more effective change management. Listeners are encouraged to transform their approach by facing their resist bots, observing the scene, revealing roots of resistance, and making alliances with empathy and curiosity.

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00:00 Introduction to Thoughts On Change

00:49 Understanding Resistance in Change

01:51 Types of Resistance Fighters

02:43 Real-Life Example: Overcoming Resistance

04:49 Meet the Resist Bots

07:06 Defeating Your Resist Bots

09:16 Conclusion and Resources

 

Podcast Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYi9x8aLdrQ

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https://www.kellymallery.com/findyourresistobot

https://www.kellymallery.com/transform