How To Flourish in a Rapidly Changing
World
Presented By:Dora Summers-Ewing Ph.D., MBAEXIDEO consulting
Overview• Change is here to stay, only the
pace is now accelerating
• Shelf life of information is
growing shorter
• Only by recognizing the
POSITIVE side of change can
you hope to manage your
reactions to it!
• Harness change as a competitive advantage
• Rx for Flourishing in a complex age
Change is the new normal…
It’s the only constant you can count on.
It’s time to embrace change if you want to flourish and thrive.
Change…
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I
can adjust my sails to always reach my
destination”
Jimmy Dean
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I
can adjust my sails to always reach my
destination”
Jimmy Dean
Living Change
MakingChange
Workfor you…
• Positive Emotion
• Engagement
• Relationships
• Meaning
• Accomplishment
Positive emotion• Face reality
• Banish negative self-talk
• Be curious “what’s
next?”
• Cultivate optimism
• Experience gratitude
• Appreciate what you
bring to the party
engagement• Be present!
• Actively tend to culture
• Use a proactive,
response-oriented style
of thinking
• Involve others in solution
development
• Are you learning or trying
out new things?
Relationships
• Ensure that you have caring and supportive
relationships in your life
• Actively seek out others for advice and
perspective
• Proactively look for ways to
collaborate with others
• Do NOT allow yourself to
become isolated!
Meaning • Is your heart and mind
engaged in your work?
• Does it provide you with a
meaningful purpose?
• Do you have a compelling
vision of the future?
• Spend your time doing what
matters most!
Accomplishment
• Set short term goals that
energize and direct behavior
• Reflect on why something
went well and what you learned
• Celebrate your successes!
Summary• Embrace your future
• Use change as an opportunity to renew
yourself – personally and professionally
• Harness new possibilities – mindfully
and intentionally
• Engage the hearts and minds of those
around you