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Jesse Jacoby shares a timeless post that explains how leaders can overcome overt and covert resistance to change. 

In your role as a leader, you will likely encounter resistance to change at some point from one or more of your own team members. Resistance may come from a variety of sources:

• An individual with a difficult personality
• Someone anxious about impending change
• A person who disagrees with your vision

Resistance is usually demonstrated in one of four ways, each with the potential to create roadblocks for you:

• Lack of Communication – Leaving you out of the loop in terms of key information or not discussing issues openly
• Lack of Support – Foot-dragging on key initiatives you try to implement
• Counterproductive Criticism – Being overly critical of you and your ideas
• Passive Aggressive Behavior – Agreeing to do something, but then not doing anything

The steps to overcome resistance include:

• Being alert to the signs of resistance
• How to gain an understanding of the employee’s perspective
• Defining  the positive behaviors you want to see, and be clear about your expectations
• What to do if the resistance becomes habitual

Read the full article, How Leaders Can Manage Team Member Change Resistance, on the Emergent Journal website.