You know going through change in an organization can be difficult.

Sometimes, change can feel like complete chaos.

Even if it seems like a small change, sometimes it can feel overwhelming.

Your productivity plummets and so does your teammates'.

Here's the good news.

You have the power to create order from the chaos of change.

This week's guest, Rachel Berbiglia, is an expert on helping businesses manage change.

She shares her best tips on how to recover and maintain your productivity during a period of change.

Rachel also teaches you how to help your teammates do the same.

You're going to experience change many times throughout your career.

Listen to Rachel Berbiglia so you and those you lead are prepared when the next change arrives.

Today's Guest

Rachel Berbiglia

Rachel Berbiglia is consultant, entrepreneur, podcast host, and expert on bringing order to business operations.

Her expertise includes successful change management in organizations across a variety of industries. 

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Rachel is a self-proclaimed Kansas Ambassador.

You'll Learn

• Why creating order from the chaos of change is a career superpower
• The value of being able to see a high-level vision and all the details required to make that vision a reality
• How to avoid a victim mindset when going through change
• The basics of the change curve and its impact on your productivity
• Why being "all business" is not always the best approach
• How to protect your productivity and your professional reputation when going through a change
• When you should consider leaving a company because of a change

3 Fundamental Career Skills from Today’s Guest

1. Prioritize well

Watch out for "fake urgency"! You must be able to separate urgent and important tasks from those that are wasting your time.

If you're letting email drag you through the day, you're prioritizing your time incorrectly.

2. See things from the perspective of others

It's important to have your own point of view. And, to be able to see things from the perspective of others.

Empathy is a valuable career skill. It applies to business insights as well as human emotions.

3. Build relationships and emotional intelligence

Emotional intelligence and self-awareness are critical for building meaningful relationships.

And, solid relationships are the foundation of successful careers.

Links and Resources from this Episode

Connect with Rachel Berbiglia on LinkedIn

Learn how to manage change with Rachel's free Change Management Curriculum

Listen to Rachel's People Move Organizations podcast at PMOCoaching.com

Hear my conversation with Rachel on How to Lead Meetings

Discover the great state of Kansas on Rachel's Uncovering Kansas podcast

See the show notes at GregHarrod.com.

No one wants to attend a bad meeting. And, you definitely don't want to lead a meeting people complain about.

Here's the problem.

You may not know how to make them better.

Don't worry. You're not alone.

Many leaders want to make the meetings they lead and attend better.

But, they don't know where to start.

If that describes you, relax.

In less time than you wasted in your last bad meeting, you'll be done with this episode.

And, you'll know how to get started creating exceptional meetings.

You just need to focus on 3 easy to remember words.

They all start with the letter P.

You'll Learn

3 keys to creating exceptional meetings

• Purpose - Know why you're bringing people together for a meeting

• People - Make sure you have the right people (and only the right people) in your meeting

• Preparation - Be ready to accomplish the purpose of the meeting with the people you invite

Links and Resources from this Episode

Connect or follow me on LinkedIn where I post daily on how to create exceptional meetings

Learn more about creating exceptional meetings in these blog posts and podcast episodes:

How To Use Structure To Effectively Lead Meetings (blog post)

How To Unlock The Power To Lead In A Role You Probably Don’t Like (blog post)

CMD 033: How To Create An Exceptional Meeting With 7 Steps (podcast episode)

CMD 035: How To Lead A Meeting In A Way Most People Won’t Try (podcast episode)

See the show notes at GregHarrod.com.

You may feel more comfortable using these 3 words away from work than in your career.

That awkwardness you feel is natural.

But, it doesn't have to stop you from incorporating 3 powerful words into your work vocabulary to set yourself apart as a leader.

A leader who is kind and confident.

And, highly effective.

In this week's episode, we'll talk about how to be a better leader using 3 awkward words.

You'll Learn

• Why leadership experts recommend being gentle, gracious, and kind to lead teams effectively
• 3 conversation scripts you can use to incorporate these 3 words into your daily work
• How to have a positive impact on the people in your organization without feeling awkward
• The power of applying "soft skills" to distinguish yourself as a leader

Links and Resources from this Episode

Read one of my favorite books on leadership, Gracious Leadership: Lead Like You’ve Never Led Before by Janet Smith Meeks.

Get your copy of my free guide, 5 Simple Ways to Lead when You’re Not the “Leader”.

Check out the blog post, "How to Lead with Gentleness, Not Fear" by Michael Hyatt, bestselling author and leadership expert.

Connect or follow me on LinkedIn where I post daily on how to create exceptional meetings

See the show notes at GregHarrod.com.