EPISODE 23 (50) BE A CHANGE MAKER - not change loser

In this episode, Andrew explains that Change-Makers are people who, often against the odds, keep making positive things happen. They have a vision of how things should be and keep pushing to bring it alive.

Not everyone at work will be keen on change, says Andrew.  He suggests that you need to become change friendly or a change maker to succeed at work.

This is much better than being a change loser. You need to choose one or the other.

The more proactive you can be in supporting change efforts, Andrew says, the more likely you'll be regarded as effective at work.

When you're a change-maker you seek positive and valuable change. This helps you build positive workplace relationships with colleagues, which is a major part of succeeding at work. 

Knowing about change and how you can support it has another spinoff. It can strengthen how you adapt to new work situations. 

To those in charge, your adaptability conveys your professionalism and reliability. Your positive reactions show people they trust you to assist when changes must happen.

It’s sensible not to be overambitious about your personal ability to affect change. Equally, it’s a mistake to assume that you’re helpless to influence it and are bound to lose out. 

As a change-maker, you’re proactive, not merely reactive. 

Andrew points out that your adverse reactions to change could label you a change loser—someone who moans about change and resists it.

He describes how change makers and change losers sound at work.

The more proactive you can be in supporting change efforts, the more likely you’ll be regarded as effective at work.

So, which of these two types of responders, Change-Makers or Change-Losers, are you likely to be?

Andrew suggests what you need to do to be seen as a Change-Maker which can enhance your chances of success at work.

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