Part IV Saher

This was an interesting topic to read about in leadership. Something a bit different then what we have been discussing in class as part of being a good leader. Being adaptable to change is very important. I think change is very hard on people as it moves you out of your comfort zone. However, the book suggests that a critical leadership task is to understand this tension and transform it into “creative tension”. Change is something that isn’t easy to do, but certainly can be provide people with benefit. I liked the message the book presented about leaders when they facilitate change is to help others come out from their weaknesses and not fear anything and be confident. Creating opportunities for people to think broadly and take chances and flow with change rather then ponder it is a great way to get people involved. I think it is really good to have a support system along with you when you are the one going through a change. Having people assure you that what your doing is great definitely helps on the path to changing whatever it might be. I agree with the book that change is easier said then done. The eight stage process of creating change was interesting. I know in my life I have had to change things and it hasn’t always easy for me. As Sarah mentioned moving away was a difficult choice, but at the end she felt as if she made the right decision. I remember changing school several times. It was hard, I resisted, I didn’t like it and most importantly I wasn’t ready for it. As I allowed myself and began to have a good support with me that encouraged me to take the step in changing schools, I felt better. Throughout life we will need to change ourselves or something we do because of “new changes” that will make us change our old ways. Recognizing it has something good rather then a problematic step can help one overcome it.