Stop Using the Excuse “Organizational Change Is Hard”

Summary. Change is hard in the same way that it’;s hard to finish a marathon. Yes, it requires significant effort. But the fact that it requires effort doesn’t negate the fact that most people who commit to a change initiative will eventually succeed. As leaders and consultants we need to be aware that every time we say “change is hard” we water the seeds of self-doubt. Instead, we could remind ou