About this episode
Ryan explores the complexities of leading a turnaround in struggling teams and organizations.
When you step into a struggling team or organization, it’s easy to focus on fixing the numbers. But most of the time, the numbers are just a reflection of something deeper, the beliefs, behaviors, and patterns that have taken root over time. In this episode, Ryan explores what it really means to lead a turnaround. Drawing on ideas from Spiral Dynamics and real-world examples like Barry-Wehmiller and Ford, we look at how leaders shift not just performance, but the way a team thinks, communicates, and operates under pressure. We also go into the harder side of leadership, what to do when some people don’t move with the new environment. At that point, the question shifts from capability to alignment, and leaders are faced with a decision that impacts the entire team. If you ever inherit(ed) a mess, this episode will help you see it more clearly and lead it more intentionally.
People in this episode
Host: Ryan
Topics covered
- leadership
- team dynamics
- organizational change
- performance improvement
Keywords
- Spiral Dynamics
- Barry-Wehmiller
- Ford
- alignment
- capability
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