TED: 5 ways to lead in an era of constant change | Jim Hemerling

The video explores the contrasting emotions of personal and organizational transformation. While personal change is often seen as empowering, organizational change can be exhausting. The speaker introduces five strategic imperatives to make organizational transformation more energizing: inspire through purpose, go all in, enable capabilities, instill a culture of continuous learning, and practice inclusive leadership. Case studies from companies like Lego, Kronos, and Microsoft illustrate these principles. The video emphasizes the importance of putting people first to achieve successful and sustainable transformation.

What emotional space does self-transformation typically occupy?

• Confusing and chaotic

• Neutral and indifferent

• Positive and empowering

• Negative and draining

What is a common reaction to the announcement of organizational transformation?

• Excitement and anticipation

• Fear of layoffs

• Indifference

• Joy and celebration

Why do leaders often make transformation more exhausting?

• By involving too many people

• By delaying action until crisis mode

• By focusing on long-term goals

• By acting too quickly

What is the first imperative for putting people first in transformation?

• Focusing on short-term results

• Increasing sales

• Inspiring through purpose

• Cutting costs

How did Lego connect its transformation to a deeper purpose?

• By focusing solely on financial goals

• By inspiring and developing the builders of tomorrow

• By reducing the number of employees

• By ignoring global expansion

What is the third imperative for successful transformation?

• Cutting costs

• Enabling people with necessary capabilities

• Focusing on short-term gains

• Ignoring employee development

What cultural shift did Satya Nadella implement at Microsoft?

• From a growth mindset to a fixed mindset

• From a fixed mindset to a growth mindset

• From a competitive culture to a siloed culture

• From a learning culture to a competitive culture

What leadership style is emphasized in the fifth imperative?

• Laissez-faire leadership

• Inclusive leadership

• Authoritative leadership

• Micromanagement

How did Steve Kerr demonstrate inclusive leadership with the Warriors?

• By engaging players and staff in open debate

• By focusing only on star players

• By making all decisions independently

• By ignoring player suggestions

What is the overarching theme for successful transformation?

• Ignoring employee feedback

• Focusing on technology

• Putting people first

• Cutting costs