CHAPTER 10MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN
Their’s not to reason why, Their’s but to do and die.
—Lord Tennyson
We’ve all been on the receiving end of a new policy communicated that way; most leaders will admit at some point, they’ve made the speech to their followers. As to what happens next, it’s totally predictable: resistance. When was the last time you announced a change to a safety policy and were greeted with a resounding cheer and, “Thank you so much for looking out for our safety”?
What you are likely to hear from your followers are complaints, ...
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