Navigating the Emotional Journey of a Merger or Acquisition

In this episode, Jonathan will discuss how, when implementing major organizational changes such as mergers, leaders should be prepared for a full range of employee reactions–from denial, to excitement, to anger.

For Jonathan, effective leadership through change properly acknowledges these emotions and engages in clear, frequent communication that explains both what will change and what will remain the same in the new organization. It’s a difficult time for many. Including the founders or owners or C Suite team–who are on their own emotional path of change.

For some it’s the closing of a chapter, or the grief of letting go of something they nurtured for many years. For others, it’s a payday and a long-hoped-for ride into the sunset. Still others are about to work under a new regime. Knowing where each person is at, and why, is key for leaders at all levels.