5 Things Pastors And Business Leaders Need To Know About Change Management

Nobody likes change but a baby.  This is one of my favorite sayings. However, the fact remains change is a reality all leaders must not only deal with, but initiate.  One leader who is initiating a lot of change currently Bryan Miles, the CEO and Co-founder of Miles AG, a conglomerate company consisting of eaHELP, Render, Ellipsis, and one of my favorite organizations MAG Bookkeeping.
Recently, he discussed the value of these changes.  His thoughts were so insightful I wanted to bring them to all pastors and business leaders.  Before reading, if your church or business needs virtual bookkeeping assistance, make sure you click here and check out MAG Bookkeeping.  They are the best out there.  How onto Bryan’s thoughts:
There are three certainties in life – death, taxes and change. As a leader, change is something I have to embrace. If I’m not ready to do that, I’m not ready to be a leader. Leadership is simply not a static endeavor. 
We’re experiencing some changes – good ones – here at Miles AG. I’ve lead Miles AG through a lot of changes, and I’ve learned that leading through change might be disruptive, but it doesn’t have to be complex.
Here are a few things I’ve learned about change management.
Vision is Job One
Regardless of how we evolve, I need to remain committed to our vision for this industry.  When I falter, my team falters. Staying laser-focused on our Mission is motivating and exciting for me and my team.
Transparent Communication Inspires
When change happens, questions and doubts are inevitable. I risk demotivating my team when I don’t answer candidly. Big organizations like ours can stop communicating, especially during times of change, but embracing communication … even over-communication for a time …  makes all the difference.
A Bias for Action Leads to Creativity
Talking about change isn’t enough – implementation is where the magic happens. Getting caught up in the “what if’s” delays future creativity. Once my leadership team and I have identified the need and path to change, it’s go time. And with the quickness!
People Might Say Goodbye
The changes we make as leaders might lead to a few people saying goodbye … and that’s ok. Lasting change needs advocates, not critics. As a leadership team, we try to convert the critics, but if we can’t, and they decide to leave, we wish them well in whatever they pursue next. True progress comes from people who are 100% sold on what we’re doing next.
Persistence Pays Off
I’m an amatuer climber – scaling summits whenever I can. They only way to the top is putting one foot in front of the other regardless of how the wind changes or how slow the progress. Leadership is the same way. The path to change might feel slow… but persistence (one step at time) is the backbone to a thriving organization … the only way to the top.
I’m excited for what’s next for us at Miles AG. So many great things to share with you in the months to come! What are your tips for leading through change? Tell me on Twitter @bryanmiles.

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