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The Playbook for Leading Change | Dr. Mitch Kusy & Dr. Gilles Benoit

Change is no longer an event. It's the environment. The leaders who thrive won't be the ones who resist it, but those who embrace it, learn to navigate it with confidence and purpose, and understand that change brings opportunity.

In this episode of 12 Geniuses, host Don MacPherson welcomes Dr. Gilles Benoit and Dr. Mitch Kusy, co-authors of The Playbook for Leading Change, for a practical conversation about leading through the social, political, technological, and organizational changes reshaping our world.

Drawing from decades of research and executive coaching, Gilles and Mitch share proven strategies for helping individuals, teams, and organizations embrace change rather than fear it. They explain why perfectionism often prevents growth, how accountability partners can dramatically improve personal transformation, and why today's leaders must become intentional architects of change instead of passive observers.

The conversation also explores the role of artificial intelligence as a powerful tool for navigating uncertainty, along with practical frameworks for determining when change is truly necessary.

Whether you're leading an organization, managing a team, or managing personal growth, this episode offers actionable insights to help you adapt, lead, and thrive.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why leading change is becoming a defining leadership competency

• Practical frameworks for deciding when change is necessary

• How to overcome perfectionism and make meaningful progress

• Why accountability partners accelerate personal and professional growth

• How AI can become a valuable partner in navigating change

• Strategies for leading teams through uncertainty with confidence

• How to build organizations that remain resilient in an era of constant disruption

If you want to prepare yourself and your team for the future, this conversation is your playbook.

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Meet Your Host, Don MacPherson

Don MacPherson is the founder, CEO, and Host of 12 Geniuses

Don MacPherson is host of 12 Geniuses - a podcast for curious and voracious learners. A six-time entrepreneur, Don spent 25 years researching the employee and customer experiences, the attributes of great leadership, and how healthy organizational cultures are created and sustained. Now, Don interviews geniuses from around the world about the trends shaping the way we live and work. From AI to biotechnology, aging to addiction, cybersecurity to privacy, and climate change to space travel, Don uses these insights to help business leaders better understand what these trends are, how they are positioned to disrupt companies and industries, and how new value can be created for those willing to make the necessary changes.

An avid traveler and volunteer, Don has visited every corner of the world and been a Big Brother mentor for more than 20 years. He is the former executive director Think2Perform Research Institute where he helped to create the organization’s Future Leaders Academy. Don is a board member of Leadership Garden, an organization that helps young people develop the life skills needed to make a positive difference in their community. In October 2024, Don co-founded Home at Home - an organization that enables seniors to age gracefully, safely, and vibrantly in the comfort of their own homes.