Managing Change in the Workplace: Insights from expert guests Jenny Magic and Melissa Breker
This week we explore the nuanced world of change facilitation with expert guests, Jenny Magic and Melissa Breker! Get ready to dive into their engaging strategies for getting teams involved early on and maintaining open dialogue that fuels honest, inclusive teamwork. From importance of embracing the art of creating a psychologically safe environment that makes your employees feel valued and sparks joy in the workplace, to navigating resistance to change this episode is full of valuable takeaways that managers can use right away! Topics Discussed: - Role of change facilitation in leadership - Developing empathy and psychological safety - Addressing resistance to change - Overcoming challenges of speaking truth to power - Engaging teams early in the problem definition process Our favorite quotable moments: "We believe that all change, regardless of size, deserves strategic thinking to prepare teams for change and boost adoption." - Jenny Magic “Regardless of who you are, whether you're asking your team, whether you're asking your senior leadership, those words, “I need your help” It changes conversations.” - Melissa Breker "The key, I would say, is not to resist resistance. Accept it as natural, normal, and not personal. It is not about you as the messenger of this change. It is about them and what's going on in their head and their heart." - Jenny Magic Resources: Everything about their book, CHANGE FATIGUE: Flip Teams From Burnout to Buy-In, including the link to buy and our resources is at changefatigue.com. Support the podcast on Patreon. LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Are you ready to be a better leader? Here are 10 resources to get you started! About Megan: Megan is an accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in strategic integrated marketing efforts across multiple industries including non-profits, health and wellness, small business, and higher education. She has extensive team leadership experience having hired, coached, mentored, and retained teams ranging in size from 5 - 200+ people. Her passion for leadership and development shines through in her podcast, where she provides valuable insights and advice on how to drive positive change in organizations and support individuals in reaching their full potential. About Jenny Magic: Jenny Magic brings almost 20 years of marketing transformation experience to her change management and team performance practice. One of her clients deemed her a “marketing therapist” years ago for her ability to get a dysfunctional team back on track, and the label just stuck. She relies on facilitation skills to build consensus around the tactical areas (processes, workflows and technology) that allow change to actually stick. She has led extended projects with Sesame Workshop, AARP, Citrix, Prudential, Acxiom, Alcon, Purdue University, Experian, US Bank, Cisco and many others. She is a certified professional coach as well as an external practitioner for the Fearless Organization, using the Psychological Safety Index as a team performance benchmark. Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn About Melissa Breker: Melissa is a facilitator, coach, and change management consultant with over 20 years of experience applying strategic thinking to digital projects. She works closely with teams to support leadership around change and helps organizations deliver customer and employee experiences during times of transition. Melissa is a certified ICF coach and international speaker. She has facilitated workshops and led projects with Samsung, Teck Resources, TELUS, Experian, BC Hydro, Wells Fargo Retirement Banking Group and more. Connect with Melissa: LinkedIn Twitter Disclaimer: The content provided on Leadership Revolution is meant for educational purposes and is not legal advice. If you believe you are working in a hostile work environment or being discriminated against, please reach out to your human resources repre