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Episode 510 Why Awareness is not Change

Knowing what to do and actually doing it, especially when the pressure is on, are two very different things.

Think about a leader who leaves a leadership development workshop motivated to coach more, delegate better, and stop solving every problem for their employees.

They know what they should do. They've even committed to doing it.

But a few days later, the department is short-staffed, an employee needs an answer, and their boss is asking for results.

Before they know it, they're right back to doing what they've always done.

Sound familiar?

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, I explore why knowing the right leadership behavior doesn't guarantee we'll practice it when things get difficult.

Drawing from Chip and Dan Heath's book Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard, I share a practical framework for understanding what may be getting in the way of meaningful behavior change.

We'll look at three important elements:

  • Do leaders know exactly what behavior is expected and when to practice it?
  • What fears, beliefs, or past experiences might be holding them back?
  • Does the workplace actually support the behavior we're asking leaders to demonstrate?

Here's what I want you to remember: Awareness can begin change, but awareness alone cannot complete it.

If you're investing in leadership development but struggling to see consistent behavior change, this episode will help you look beyond the symptoms and identify what may be getting in the way.

Listen to Episode 510 and take one practical step toward helping your leaders turn what they know into what they consistently do.

If you found this episode valuable, share it with your executive team and another healthcare leader responsible for developing leaders and improving organizational performance.

To continue the conversation or learn how Harbour Resources helps healthcare organizations develop, reinforce, and measure the leadership behaviors that drive stronger culture and sustainable results, reach out to Mike at Mike@harbourresources.com.