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70. The Hidden Power of Underlying Cultural Dynamics

2026-09-2919:05

Season 4 of Ask Dr. Change Launches Today - with a new episode on Culture, which has a profound impact on how people relate and work. Organizations that assess culture typically do so using assessments that largely focus on values or observable behavioral patterns. There are other dynamics of culture that underlie these patterns and have a significant impact on how people operate. They are the underlying dynamics that are either invisible, or even well-known but never overtly addressed. This episode describes several of these dynamics, such as “the price of nice” or “territoriality.” I invite you to discover those at play in your organization, which are having an influence but may not be “revealed” or on the culture change agenda—and need to be!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

69. Light Many Fires: Dr. Richard McKnight on Saving Democracy

2026-07-1557:32

Dr. Richard McKnight, author of “When We the People Lead, the Leaders Will Follow,” describes his efforts to inspire everyday Americans to step out of apathy and despair... and into their proactive agency to heal the challenging dynamics facing America today. This episode is a unique one for "Ask Dr. Change", focusing on how the strategy to make social and political change informs approaches to organization transformation. Rick outlines the underlying dynamics at play in America today and how each of us can “light many fires” to catalyze making a difference in the state of our lives. It is not only relevant to society, but to how we lead transformation in large systems. Think meaningful engagement, taking initiative, and acting on our commitments. Listen in and prepare to take this message personally!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

68. Best Of Ask Dr. Change - Beyond Change Management: Requirements to Lead Transformational Change

2026-07-0237:17

Most organizational change efforts rely on the tried-and-true approaches of Project Management and Change Management. However, when a project is transformational, it requires an expanded approach, beyond these two. Transformational change has a unique set of requirements that need attention before, and after, these standard approaches come in to play.This episode outlines the distinctions of transformational change and how you can lead and consult to it so it is launched, designed, implemented, and adopted for sustained results. This requires Conscious Change Leadership. Building off the value of traditional approaches, Conscious Change Leadership executes the start-to-completion strategies for transformational success. How can you expand your role to take on Conscious Change Leadership?Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

67. Best of Ask Dr. Change - Interview with Change Process Leader, Kate MacDonald: Transforming Police Culture

2026-06-1736:03

Best of Ask Dr. Change. The role of the Change Process Leader is a breakthrough strategy for successfully leading transformational change. Beyond Project Management and Change Management, this role oversees how a transformation is stood up, led, and adjusted to achieve sustained results. Kate MacDonald, Executive Director of Professionalism, Leadership & Inclusion at York Regional Police (YRP), has fulfilled this role for the past several years, co-leading YRP’s culture transformation.Many breakthrough results were achieved and have been sustained. Come hear about Kate’s inspiring experience, her successes and challenges, and what it takes to fulfill this essential role in a complex transformation. This live experience will illustrate what’s possible in your own change work, in policing and beyond!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

66. Best Of Ask Dr. Change – Raising Leaders’ Awareness of the People and Process Requirements of Leading Change

2026-05-2023:51

Most leaders are rightfully focused on getting the best content solution designed and implemented to satisfy a need in the organization. However, this focus requires additional attention on how the stakeholders will be impacted and engaged, and how the change process is designed to ensure the best solution is generated, implemented, adopted and sustained. Many change consultants are not positioned to directly Influence leaders to expand their attention to strategic People and Process dynamics when leading initiatives. This podcast episode describes the types of attention needed and ways to reach these leaders - so they begin to appreciate and take on influencing how people are affected and the change process is designed. Come learn how to get the attention of leaders to go beyond the content solution to set up their initiatives and stakeholders for success, so they achieve sustained business benefits.Guest Question – Margrete Eva – Change Leader “How do I help leaders to see people and process (especially process) instead of just content?”Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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