The Change Signal with Henry Evans
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A few questions worth exploring in this Change Signal conversation with Henry Evans: When does expertise become a liability? What does waiting for certainty cost? And is consensus slowing your change down?
Henry has spent two decades helping the US government build its capacity for crisis leadership. He’s also the author of Bombs, Bacon, and Bankruptcy, and he brings a rather different perspective to how we lead change and transformation in complex organizations.
We explore why the best leaders don’t necessarily have the most expertise, but do have the courage to act when things get messy. Henry challenges our attachment to consensus and organizational hierarchy, suggesting that both can become obstacles when the pressure is on.
We also dig into the art of making decisions with incomplete information, why speed sometimes matters more than precision, and how to remain flexible when your carefully constructed plan meets reality.
And perhaps most importantly, why the emotional resilience, humility, and trust you need during a crisis are things you should be practising long before one arrives.
ABOUT HENRY:
Henry Evans is an author, leadership advisor, and crisis leadership expert with two decades of experience helping the US government and its international partners build crisis management capabilities. He is the author of Bombs, Bacon, and Bankruptcy: The Art of Crisis Leadership and works with organizations on leadership, strategy execution, and navigating disruption.
- Henry’s consulting firm, Dynamic Results
Music Credits: Rest in the Garden – SackJo22 ft Duckett & The Stubble Field Break (Mana Mixed) – Mana Junkie ft Apoxode
