Leading When Change Feels Threatening
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Why do people resist change? And what can leaders do when fear is holding a team back? Leaders often focus on resistance to change, but resistance isn’t the full story. Fear of loss is a huge part of transformation, too, when roles, routines, and relationships are redefined. On this episode of _McKinsey Talks Talent,_ McKinsey Partner Johanne Lavoie shares her latest research on how leaders can support their teams through times of strain with Senior Partner Brooke Weddle, Partner Bryan Hancock, and Global Editorial Director Lucia Rahilly. They discuss why leaders who understand fear, rather than punish it, end up with more resilient teams that make sharper decisions and exhibit stronger performance under pressure. *Chapters:* 00:00 – Intro: Addressing tension at work 01:27 – Why fear shapes how people respond to change 03:31 – Understanding resistance and fear of loss 06:07 – How psychological safety builds resilient teams 07:33 – Leading teams through restructuring and loss 10:43 – How AI is accelerating organizational change 12:04 – Leading when change is constant 15:33 – Managing conflict and stress on teams 20:07 – Building trust and psychological safety 23:07 – Practical ways to build high-performing teams 26:21 – The CEO’s role in leading through change 30:33 – What leaders can learn from Navy SEALs Subscribe to our channel: http://mck.co/YouTube Subscribe to our newsletters: http://mck.co/Subscribe *Find us on:* Facebook: http://mck.co/Facebook Twitter: http://mck.co/Twitter LinkedIn: http://mck.co/LinkedIn Instagram: http://mck.co/Instagram See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.
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