Leading Change When the System Is Against You: How High-Stakes Leaders Move the Unmovable
Most leaders don’t fail because they lack vision — they fail because the system they’re leading inside was never built for the change they’re trying to produce. In this episode, Dr. Sharalyn reveals the strategies high-impact leaders use to accelerate change even when culture, politics, and power structures seem immovable. Verified research shows that organizational resistance, not individual capability, is the top barrier to transformation. This episode gives leaders the tools to navigate that resistance with clarity, authority, and influence.
Key Takeaway:
Systems don’t respond to titles — they respond to credibility, clarity, and conviction. When the system is against you, your leadership becomes the most powerful force in the room.
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