People Do Change with Elisabeth White

In this episode, we sit down with Elisabeth White, CEO of Cornerstone Agility and author of People Do Change, for a powerful conversation on human-centric change management.

Elisabeth reminds us that change isn’t just a process—it’s an emotional journey. She shares why empathy must be at the heart of leadership during transformation, and how a growth mindset, trust, and community are critical to helping teams move forward.

If you lead people through change—or are navigating it yourself—this episode is filled with thoughtful insight on how to do it with clarity, compassion, and purpose.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Human-Centric Change Management

05:10 The Importance of Understanding 'Why' in Change

09:19 Growth Mindset: Embracing Change in Organizations

11:36 Empathy in Leadership and Change

16:39 Building Trust and Communication in Change

19:28 Navigating Change: The Role of Leadership

22:13 Co-Creation and Collaborative Change

23:58 AIterative Change: Learning and Adapting

26:08 Embracing Change and Leadership

26:30 Human-Centric Practices in Leadership

28:21 Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions

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