The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change Leaders

What if your company's key to success is cut out of its DNA? It's a known fact that, as innovative businesses scale, they often become more risk-averse. Join Greg Merrill, CEO of Futura Fragua and former Global Head of Digital Transformation at Nike, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss taking risks at larger corporations, the consequences of imposter syndrome, and how to influence corporate culture...

Organizations often reward employees that swoop in and save the day… but what if instead they encouraged a culture where knowledge is shared, where more people know how to problem solve issues as they arise? How would that impact corporate innovation and business excellence? Join Laureen Knudsen, Chief Transformation Officer at Broadcom, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss the mindset shifts and be...

We often equate “governance” and “compliance” with slow, laborious processes but what if governance in change leadership is about doing the necessary legwork to make large-scale transformations actually succeed? Join Ani Shehigian, Chief Transformation Officer at IDG, and Nellie Wartoft as they talk governance, steering committees, and leading strategic initiatives to the finish line.   Connect wi...

AI is one of the hottest tech trends, but how can it actually benefit your organization and your transformation office's processes? Beyond a buzzworthy, surface-level announcement (like proclaiming you're now an AI-driven company), effectively leveraging AI can turn this technology into a prized business asset. Join Nellie Wartoft and Laureen Knudsen (Chief Transformation Officer, Broadcom) as the...

Failure as a change leader is mortifying, disheartening, and frightening. When you’re tasked, like Greg Merrill, with leading large-scale changes at Nike, it can feel like a Herculean task to get it right, every single time. Learn from Greg and Nellie’s conversation about bouncing back from failure, shifting away from panic, and having an overarching corporate purpose to rely on when failures occu...

So, how do you build a change-ready corporate culture? And how do you create flexible yet strong communication channels to support capability-building and market expansion initiatives? Learn from the strategic choices Laura Beres made as she grew Ulta Beauty’s transformation office in her conversation with Nellie Wartoft. Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council...

As a senior change leader, you know that your CEO’s buy-in can make or break your change initiatives. So, listen in on Nellie and Shellye’s down-to-earth discussion on what CEOs are looking for, what they need from you as a change leader, and how to build your case to gain their support.  Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) nellie@...

The behaviors that kept us alive in prehistoric times are now holding us back in the boardroom. Listen to James W. Keyes (former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster) on how you can systematically address fears that limit others in times of crisis and in times of critical business transformations.  Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) ne...

Any seasoned change leader knows that communicating a new initiative isn’t enough; how you do it determines its success. We’re glad to have Gavriella Schuster back this week, sharing her top tips on how to successfully lead change communications and securing early workplace buy-in. Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) nellie@tigerha...

With more large organizations pushing for leaner departments, how can senior executives secure the resources needed for large-scale, change initiatives? Laura Beres shares how she grew the transformation office at Ulta Beauty from 0 to 35 employees. Hear how she made the case for a strong, centralized department that supported the expansion of Ulta Beauty through key ERP, data, digital, and supply...

So, how do you create real momentum around change? Listen in on the conversation with Shellye Archambeau as she explains how she rallied her workforce to transform a struggling startup into the now thriving company, MetricStream. Music: Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon Everything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music....

At the heart of every great story lies the inexorable force of change. But is there a highly replicable structure to corporate storytelling that facilitates large-scale changes? Jair Clarke has cracked the code and, in this episode, presents the 6-step framework that has served him well throughout his career in change leadership. Music: Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon Ev...

You might think you know what happened to Blockbuster and how they missed the digital streaming boat, but do you truly? Join my conversation with James Keyes, former Chairman & CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven, as he recounts conversations held behind closed doors, separating fact from fiction in his own words and, ultimately, what it takes to be a leader through uncertain corporate times. Musi...

Recurring, digital subscription revenue is the golden standard for most technology companies today. Many are still working through their transformation to get there, but some have gotten there already over 20 years ago - Microsoft is one of those companies. In this inaugural episode of The Only Constant, I am joined by Gavriella Schuster - the leader who led this key commercial milestone for the w...