Processes and Outcomes

To Change or not to Change

One of the greatest processes of a leader is the process of change. Are you willing to change, adapt as such to new situations, environments, changes in culture. Life is always changing, circumstances are always evolving and the ability to look at these changes or new situations and adapt to them is an important process for a leader.
When I think of adaptability, I think of our church administrator Manuel Francois St. Cyr. Manuel has had to demonstrate adaptability in many areas of his life and it draws many people to him and has made him a very effective leader. Manuel not only immigrated to Canada, but has been put into a variety of different and diverse environments. His willingness to look at each situation as unique and try to change or adapt even his thought processes to meet the needs at hand. One example, would be his move from Vancouver to Edmonton. Manuel wasted no time “adapting” to the Edmonton culture, he is even now an Edmonton Oilers fan!!! (Go Oilers Go) He is willing to look at new ways of thinking and see them as different, not better or worse.
This is a great process, as people then feel pulled in. It is easier for them to come close to you. But, if you are rigid and not wanting to change, then this can cause many problems.