Change Is a Skill: Eric Zimmer on Mindset, Stress, and UAD 3.6

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Eric Zimmer discusses the importance of mindset and small adjustments in navigating change within the appraisal profession.

The appraisal profession is facing massive change, but according to published author, keynote speaker, and podcast host Eric Zimmer, the real battle is not happening in the software. It's happening in our minds. In this episode, Eric Zimmer joins Hal and Jim to talk about why change is a skill, how the stories we tell ourselves shape our resilience, and why small, consistent adjustments matter more than dramatic overhauls. They also dive into UAD 3.6, the mindset shifts appraisers can make ri...

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Hosts: Hal, Jim

Guest: Eric Zimmer

Topics covered

• change management
• mindset
• resilience
• appraisal profession
• UAD 3.6

Keywords

• change
• mindset
• resilience
• UAD 3.6
• appraisal

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Organizations: Appraisal Buzz

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