EQ4U UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2026
This month’s theme, leading and managing organisational change, requires an emotionally intelligent leadership approach to its introduction and implementation. Not forgetting that despite the term ‘change’ being touted by politicians and others as being necessary and desirable, change is inevitable and not necessarily positive or welcome. The following quotes are salutary reminders:
‘In all the world nothing can be said to be certain, except change, death and taxes.’
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
‘It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.’
CHARLES DARWIN
Weblink for the above plus other quotes: CHANGE – EQ4U
A ‘what’ and ‘how to’ lead transformational change checklist:
Leading transformational change – checklist
GRAMMAR/COMMUNICATION NOTES
Key behaviours relating to effective change leadership:
- Express a coherent vision – articulate what success look like
- Seek commitment – engage with people to stimulate their interest
- Champion innovation – listen and be open to new ideas
- Consider emotional impact – thoughtfully consider emotional effect
- Encourage open and honest feedback – encourage others to share views constructively
Warmest & best wishes
