Mastering Disruption: Strategies for Leading in Rapid Change
From HR Happy Hour Network by HR Happy Hour Network
April 28, 2026 · 32 min · Season 18 · Episode 11
About this episode
The episode discusses strategies for managing disruption and change in organizations with a focus on leadership and communication.
Mastering Disruption: Strategies for Leading in Rapid Change Host: Steve Boese Guest: Patrick Leddin , NYT Best-selling Author on Business and Leadership Summary On this At Work in America episode, Steve met with leadership expert Patrick Leddin to discuss how to manage disruption and change in organizations. They emphasize the importance of strategic discernment, communication, and preparation in times of rapid technological and societal shifts. They also explore the human side of disruption. What employees are really feeling, how leaders can communicate with clarity without overpromising, and why relevance inside an organization matters more than ever. If it feels like the pace of change is only accelerating, this episode offers a way to think about disruption that is less reactive and more intentional. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Disruption in Today's World 05:02 The Speed of Change and Leadership Challenges 08:09 Embracing Change vs. Maintaining Identity 13:27 The Importance of Relevance in Organizations 15:49 Effective Communication During Uncertainty 20:23 Empowering Decision-Making in Organizations…
People in this episode
Host: Steve Boese
Guest: Patrick Leddin
Topics covered
- disruption
- leadership
- communication
- organizational change
- employee experience
- strategic discernment
Keywords
- disruption
- leadership
- communication
- organizational change
- employee experience
- strategic discernment
- preparation
- relevance
Sponsors
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