Episode Summary
In this episode of Mondays with Mike, Mike Staver tackles the challenge of coaching individuals who resist change. He debunks the myth that people inherently resist change, asserting instead that people resist change when they don’t perceive a personal benefit. Mike advises painting a clear picture of how the change will create a “better world” or benefit the individual directly. If resistance persists due to fear or discomfort, he suggests introducing the change through small, incremental “baby steps”.
Key Takeaways
- People don’t inherently resist change; they resist change they don’t see a benefit in.
- To coach someone who resists change, paint a picture of how the change will benefit them directly.
- If discomfort or fear of change remains, introduce the change using small, incremental “baby steps”.
Notable Quotes
- “Change is easy to the extent that people believe that there’s something in it for them.”
- “People do not inherently resist change. It’s a myth. People inherently resist change that they don’t see a benefit in.”
- “If you are dealing with somebody who’s resistant to change, the first thing you do is you paint a picture of the world that that change would create as it relates to benefiting them.”
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