S11E07: A more effective approach to managing change, with Mark Poppenborg (CEO, Intrinsify)
We're continuing our season on "The CEO Rolodex", Richard speaks with Mark Poppenborg, CEO of Intrinsify, a group of companies that leads businesses towards modern leadership, post-bureaucratic organizational design and purposeful work by advising and educating decision makers in key roles.
Since he founded his first company in 2010 Mark has initiated several more ventures, earning him a name as a doer and his reputation as a true thought leader.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
- Why leaders need to IGNORE individuals in order to respect them fully
- Why businesses are not, fundamentally, people - and how to think about them instead
- The Influence of context on behavior, and what this means for change management
- The importance of a "safe haven project" if you want change to stick
- The power of "via negative"
Resources/sources mentioned:
- The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)
- Join Rivendell, the exclusive group of top CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world. Visit https://xquadrant.com/services/ceo-mastermind/ to learn more and take your leadership to the next level.
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For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/mark-poppenborg
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
06:11 The importance of context in team performance
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
06:11 The importance of context in team performance
16:47 Creating safe haven projects with organizational boundaries
32:21 The state of management education and principles
35:56 Restructure content strategy to address client needs
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