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This episode discusses strategies for leading change in various environments with insights from Dr. Mitch Kusy and Dr. Gilles Benoit.

Change is no longer an event. It's the environment. The leaders who thrive won't be the ones who resist it, but those who embrace it, learn to navigate it with confidence and purpose, and understand that change brings opportunity. In this episode of 12 Geniuses , host Don MacPherson welcomes Dr. Gilles Benoit and Dr. Mitch Kusy , co-authors of The Playbook for Leading Change , for a practical conversation about leading through the social, political, technological, and organizational changes reshaping our world. Drawing from decades of research and executive coaching, Gilles and Mitch share proven strategies for helping individuals, teams, and organizations embrace change rather than fear it. They explain why perfectionism often prevents growth, how accountability partners can dramatically improve personal transformation, and why today's leaders must become intentional architects of change instead of passive observers. The conversation also explores the role of artificial intelligence as a powerful tool for navigating uncertainty, along with practical frameworks for determining when change is truly necessary. Whether you're leading an organization, managing a team, or managing…

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Host: Don MacPherson

Guests: Dr. Mitch Kusy, Dr. Gilles Benoit

Topics covered

• leading change
• leadership
• organizational change
• personal growth
• accountability
• artificial intelligence

Keywords

• change management
• leadership strategies
• perfectionism
• accountability partners
• artificial intelligence
• organizational growth

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Playbook for Leading Change

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