Connecting to Hope: From Fear to Freedom Shayn R.H. Anderson.
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Transcript of Connecting to Hope: From Fear to Freedom Shayn R.H. Anderson.
Change Exercise
• How did it feel to be asked to change seats?
• Did you view changing seats as an opportunity or as uncomfortable or undesirable?
• What are some things that make people resistant to change?
change 1. to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone 2. to transform or convert
It’s not going to happen
Now’s not a good timehead office won’t go for it
It’s not in the budget it’s been done
Staff won’t go for it
it’s not what we do
Not the right time
Not the way we do things around here it’s not our problem
it’s too complicated
Fear of Change
• Fear of failure and fear of success are common aspects based in low self-worth and doubt
• When strong self-worth is present, change can be welcomed as an opportunity for growth, forward movement and personal fulfillment
Fear of Change
• Change brings “lock down”
• Active Choice Can Be Intimidating
• Fear based perceptions lead to stagnation
Resistance to Change
• Fear of the Unknown
• Expectation of Loss
• Front end-How we perceive change
• Back end-How well we are equipped to deal with the change expected
Resistance to Change
• Degree of Resistance = Perception of the change and how severe the impact is expected to be (on me)
• Ultimate acceptance = Function of how much resistance the person has and the quality of their coping skills and their support system
Managing Change
• Managing Change = Managing Fear
• Recognize that change is natural and can be good
• Secret to successful management is often understanding
Managing Change
• Skillful managers of change often have a constructive ‘internal dialogue’
• Those who deal well with change will have a good reservoir of emotional, physical and mental energy to draw from when things get tough
Managing Change
• People’s reaction to change is often unpredictable and irrational
• Let go, enjoy, and have fun
• Embrace change
Things to Consider
• Focus on the positive aspects
• Be a leader and not a follower
• Create a plan
• Get as much information as possible
Things to Consider
• Take a good look at yourself
• Authorship vs. Ownership
• Often people just want genuine change
Would you rather?
Open to change
Have an opportunity to
make a real difference
but possibly be
disappointed?
Closed to change
Miss a rare opportunity
to be able to say I told
you so?
“Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation) there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamt would have come his way.”
Johann Wolfgang Goethe
Commitment to Change
• Casual vs. Committed
• “Trying something on”
• Commitment brings grounding
• Commit to the commitment
Commitment Considerations
• The focusing power it has
• Helps us look at the cost/benefit
• Beware of the “default mode”
Commitment Considerations
• “We do not walk on our legs, but on our will”
• “There is not try…there is only do…”
• Commit first and then let your courage catch up. That is where we find the magic of momentum. Where there is true commitment, courage is not far behind!
Commitment is Not a 1 Shot Deal
• Living in a conscious and wholehearted manner requires renewed commitment
• Recommitting brings renewed vitality
• Don’t lost sight of core commitments and values
What am I here for? I protected
the status quo
I met all my key
performance indicators
I kept my head down and asked
no questions
I made a difference!