The Key to Leading Change Without Slowing Down Innovation

Marie Myers, CFO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, joins us to dive into what it takes to lead effectively in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world. Spoiler: it’s not just about managing finances—it’s about mastering the art of change management and bringing people along for the ride.

Marie’s journey from various roles to the CFO seat has taught her the importance of embracing challenges, adapting to change, and never losing sight of the bigger picture. She’s a firm believer that “change management” isn’t a buzzword—it’s a critical step that too many leaders overlook, often to their own detriment.

What makes Marie stand out is her pragmatic advice for driving organizational success. She challenges leaders to remember:

• “Sometimes you have to go slow to go fast.”
• “Bring people along with you, and you’ll actually speed up change.”
• “If you don’t incorporate change management into major initiatives, most programs fail.”

Her candid, down-to-earth wisdom boils down to this: success doesn’t come from rushing through innovation—it comes from thoughtful, intentional leadership that puts people at the center.

After an insightful conversation with Marie, Matt and Holly unpack their own lessons on navigating change and building cohesive teams. They explore strategies to bridge skill gaps, foster team trust, and ensure that every decision benefits the whole organization.

Actionable Insights for Leaders:

• Go slow to go fast. Rushing can derail your team; thoughtful change management ensures long-term success.
• Fill your team’s gaps strategically. Leverage the expertise of team members to tackle major projects.
• Think big picture. Keep customers, employees, and shareholders top of mind when making decisions.
• Equip your team. Front-line employees need the tools and information to embrace and drive change effectively.

Resources:

• Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe to The LeadrPulse Newsletter for weekly leadership tips and thought-provoking discussions from Matt.
• Learn more about Working Genius at WorkingGenius.com
• Sticky Teams: Keeping Your Leadership Team and Staff on the Same Page by Larry Osborne 
• Follow Marie Myers on LinkedIn
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