Released September 4, 2025 | Episode 216
Episode Summary
In this episode of The Executive Edge, host Sue Firth sits down with leadership and strategic change advisor Dan Roberts to explore the critical human element of organizational transformation. Drawing from extensive experience in change management and organizational development, Dan shares practical strategies for helping companies navigate change successfully while maintaining team engagement and momentum.
Guest Bio
Dan Roberts is a leadership and strategic change advisor with a background in behavioral psychology and business. His career has focused on helping companies achieve genuine growth through effective change management. Dan is the founder of Impactful Performance and author of "Optimize Your Leadership: An Impactful and Healthy Way to Lead in the New Age."
Key Takeaways
The Foundation of Successful Change
- Change management is fundamentally about the people side of change, not just technology and processes
- Companies often know what they want to achieve but struggle with how to get there
- Success requires asking the right questions rather than having all the answers
The "Slow Down to Speed Up" Principle
- Organizations need to be intentional and strategic about change implementation
- Creating a structured plan and process optimizes conditions for success
- Avoiding the rush to implement prevents setting up for failure
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