“Leadership is something you do with people, not to people.” -Dr. Elizabeth Moran      We have all found ourselves at one time or another having to react to an unexpected change. Often those of us that go into business for ourselves do so to have more freedom and control over the decisions that will affect the long-term viability of our businesses.   Problems start to occur when we become so avoidant of change that we fail to address the concerns our employees or clients have in the choices and changes we make. But we do not have to fear change or be reactive and defensive to its presence in our lives.   Dr. Elizabeth Moran, an experienced leader, consultant, and coach is this episode’s featured guest. Dr. Moran has spent her career helping teams and organizations navigate and evolve through complex changes. She speaks powerfully to the need for curiosity when addressing change, the value of allowing yourself and your teams to explore and play with what the changes may mean, and how to take the time to reconnect with why you wanted to do what you do in the first place.   If you are struggling to adapt to change or find it challenging to evolve at the same pace as your teams, leaders, or other organizations, this is the episode to help you take a pause, dig into where you are placing your energy and intention, and get curious about what changes could really mean.   During this interview, you'll learn... The value in taking time to reflect on the impacts of change How to overcome resistance to change The importance of reconnecting with your why  Click here to find out more about Elizabeth.   Connect with her on LinkedIn.    Click here to pre-order Elizabeth’s new book, "Forward: Leading Your Team Through Change."   Time Stamps         01:51 - Elizabeth talks about her career journey 04:52 - The peaks & valleys of starting your own business 11:08 - Common mistakes facing leaders 16:42 - Understanding why we resist change 22:17 - Embracing the chaos of change 26:01 - The networks of our brain & how to engage them 29:41 - Taking a pause to truly reflect on what leadership means 33:38 - What it means to be a change maker 40:40 - Adapting, evolving, and overcoming 45:14 - What does change mean for me & why? 50:14 - Elizabeth talks about her new book  SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Don’t miss your LAST chance to get your free ticket to The Successful Bookkeeper Summit! Click here for more information!