In this episode of Leadership Luminaries Lounge, host Kerry L. Bass and co-host Peggy O’Neal sit down with renowned change expert Daryl Conner to explore how leaders navigate large-scale transformation. Drawing from decades of research, Conner explains why human and organizational responses to change are remarkably consistent across industries and cultures. The conversation breaks down how leaders can measure, communicate, and sustain meaningful change in complex environments. They also examine the difference between simply informing stakeholders and truly enrolling them in a shared vision. This episode offers powerful insights for leaders facing rapid change in an increasingly dynamic world.
Daryl Conner is a renowned expert in organizational change with over fifty years of experience advising senior leaders and change practitioners across leading global organizations. He is the co-founder and chairman of Conner Academy, Conner Advisory, and Conner Partners, delivering learning, advisory, and consulting services across nonprofit and for-profit sectors. His work is grounded in extensive research and a background in psychology, helping leaders navigate complex, transformational change. Daryl is the author of Managing at the Speed of Change and Leading at the Edge of Chaos, along with more than 300 publications on leadership and change.
Contact Daryl at:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/conner-advisory/
Conner Academy (www.conneracademy.com)
Conner Advisory (www.conneradvisory.com)
Conner Partners (www.connerpartners.com)
Contact Kerry and Peggy at:
Kerry:
linkedin.com/in/kerrylbass
Peggy:
linkedin.com/in/peggyoneal
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