Most leaders think if they know what to do, they’ll do it.
But that’s not how change actually works.
Underneath the gap between knowing and doing is a deeper pattern, internal resistance that quietly blocks action, even in smart, capable leaders.
In this episode, I sit down with Kam Knight to break down how resistance shows up in leadership, decision-making, and behavior, and why motivation is rarely the real issue.
Because what looks like:
• lack of follow-through
• inconsistency
• avoidance
• staying stuck in the same patterns
…is often resistance doing exactly what it’s designed to do, keep you safe, even if it keeps you stuck.
Once you understand how resistance works, you stop blaming yourself and start seeing what’s actually getting in the way of change.
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If you’re dealing with patterns in your leadership or organization where people say they want change but nothing actually shifts, there is a reason.
👉 Book a Purple Elephant Strategy Session
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Learn more about Kam Knight’s work:
Website: https://kamknight.com
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Website: https://www.theselfcarenetwork.org
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