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