The Equipped for Change® Podcast

Change is a constant in most organizations. Navigating change initiatives and being resilient in the face of change is a core skill for leaders to be effective. Join our host Keisha A Rivers and guest Rosalind Johnson, SVP of Build A Bear, as they share insights and strategies to help you practice resilient leadership in the midst of change. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit equippedforchange.substack.com

We all know that action is necessary to achieve success, but are we taking the RIGHT action? Join Keisha A Rivers as she outlines a quick 3-step process: ACT: Alignment - Clarity - Timing- guaranteed to ensure you and your team are creating a blueprint of success. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit equippedforchange.substack.com

When we talk about wanting change, we have to look beyond the surface to dig deep into the systems that have supported the status quo. If you're not seeing results in your change efforts, are you going beyond the surface and examining the system? Join Keisha A Rivers as she outlines 5 areas that you need to focus on to create long-term, systemic change for your people and your organization. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit equippedforchange.substack.com

How often have we heard "Treat others the way you want to be treated"? What if I told you that when it comes to creating truly inclusive communities, the Golden Rule does NOT apply! Tune in as Keisha A Rivers provides three ways in which you can shift from centering yourself to creating dynamic, inclusive and diverse communities where ALL people are celebrated. If you're a people leader, you don't want to miss this! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit equippedforchange.substack.com

When change smacks us in the face, we have a decision to make about HOW we show up. Do we stand up tall or do we cower in fear? Do we harness the power of our passion to create long-term impact? Join Keisha A Rivers of The KARS Group LTD as she shares three things you must have when showing up during change. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit equippedforchange.substack.com

We've all heard about the natural seasons of Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. But what if I told you that there are corresponding seasons when it comes to change both individually and within your organizations? Join Keisha A Rivers as she outlines the seasons of change; what they look like and how to navigate them successfully. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit equippedforchange.substack.com

When I lost my voice for 3 weeks, I had to come to grips with what having laryngitis meant for me and the way I saw my voice. Turns out there's MUCH more to voice than we think. Tune in as I share my ah-ha moments and provide tips for how you can be more effective, impactful and influential when wielding your voice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit equippedforchange.substack.com

Talk is cheap. Whenever we're faced with change or something difficult, we tend to talk more about how we're going to do better instead of actually doing the work of becoming better. What will it take for us to move from performative to impactful? How does this look for allies? What does it mean for organizations and leaders? Join Keisha A Rivers as she asks the hard question: "When will we go from performative to impactful?" -- and then provides steps to help you in your journey of transformation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit equippedforchange.substack.com

Change challenges us. It forces us to take a long, hard, HONEST look in the mirror. So what happens when we don't like what we see? How do we move forward to improve and make progress to become a better version of ourselves? Join Keisha A Rivers as she provides insights into what makes us react to the challenge of change the way we do and shares two things you can do right now to equip yourself to embrace the challenge of change in your life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit equippedforchange.substack.com

We've all heard it and done it....a new year rolls around and chants of "New Year, New Me" abound. But what's REALLY new about you? How are you holding yourself accountable to be better? What steps are you taking towards REAL, sustainable growth? Join Keisha A Rivers as she asks some hard questions to get you to change your mindset so you can master your success in the new year. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit equippedforchange.substack.com