Episode 375 - Forward: Leading Your Team Through Change with Dr. Elizabeth Moran

Although there are plenty of resources for leaders to improve their leadership skills, with brilliant books and articles with on-point observations about the struggles of leading high-achieving teams, sometimes we need more specific answers. That's the idea our guest, Dr. Elizabeth Moran, had in mind when she wrote: "Forward: Leading Your Team Through Change."Dr. Elizabeth Moran is a Consultant and Executive Coach with decades of experience as VP and Talent Specialist in global companies like Lehman Brothers, Bloomberg, and ADP. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and holds a master's and doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology.In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Moran visits us to share some golden nuggets from her latest book, talk about her career before making the leap of faith and working full-time as a coach and mentor, and discuss the levels of empathy every leader should have.Throughout our conversation, Dr. Elizabeth explains the five simplified neuroscience concepts that every change leader should know, the four most common reasons why every leader hesitates to communicate change, and shares her advice on handling tough decisions and avoiding the fear of losing control.Tune in to Episode 375 and learn practical ways of communicating better, developing consistent leadership, and becoming better leaders through change.Some Questions I Ask: Could you tell us about yourself, your background, and any turning points in your life that significantly impacted you? (3:03) Can you walk us through the five simplified neuroscience concepts every leader should know? (9:10)In This Episode, You Will Learn: Getting a doctorate as a detour (4:03) Writing a book as a playbook for leaders (7:47) How to avoid uncertainty when communicating (9:35)What are the analytic and the empathetic networks (15:01)Dr. Elizabeth’s experiences leading through change (21:28)Four of the most common reasons why leaders hesitate to communicate with their teams (22:11)Resources: Book: Dr. Elizabeth Moran - Forward: Leading Your Team Through ChangeConnect with Dr. Elizabeth: Website LinkedInBecoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.