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Navigating the Struggles of Change with Sarah Blesi
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Welcome to Struggles: Navigating Challenges, Together, the podcast that discusses the everyday hurdles entrepreneurs face across all industries. In this episode, we explore how to transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Each episode brings you real-world stories, expert insights, and practical solutions to help you tackle common business struggles. Discover leadership tips, learn about scaling challenges, and gain confidence in financial management. Join us as we build a community of resilient entrepreneurs, sharing strategies and successes to thrive in the dynamic world of business.
In this episode of the Struggles podcast, guest Sarah Blesi discusses the challenges business owners face when embracing change. Sarah shares her own journey of overcoming resistance to adopting AI in her business and the benefits it brought in terms of efficiency. The conversation highlights fear as a major barrier to change and suggests tackling it by taking incremental steps, seeking advice from trusted advisors, and conducting thorough research. Chris Inman, the host, and Sarah emphasize the importance of empathy and understanding the motivations of those involved in the change process. They address the need to protect and support people during transitions and acknowledge that change can introduce new challenges. Ultimately, the episode encourages stepping out of comfort zones and collaborating with industry peers or even competitors to drive growth and improvement.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Embracing Change and Efficiency [00:00]
- Overcoming Fear-Based Resistance [03:19]
- Importance of Trusted Advisors in Change [04:08]
- Real-World Examples: Implementing Technology [04:45]
- Empathy in Leadership and Change [06:50]
- Identifying and Addressing Mindset Problems [07:41]
- Challenges of Implementing New Processes [09:00]
- Managing Unforeseen Consequences of Change [10:29]
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Chapters
1. Embracing AI for Efficiency (00:00:00)
2. Embrace Risk for Growth (00:05:21)
3. "Empathy and Reading the Room" (00:06:50)
4. Unintended Consequences of Change (00:09:23)
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