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Live from ConX19 in San Diego, on this episode of the Digital Enterprise Society Podcast Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Cassandra Worthy, CEO of We Are Change Enthusiasts.  Cassandra is a chemical engineering turned consultant and keynote speaker who works to give people strategies and tools to navigate the emotional landscape of professional change.  She shares tips for effectively embrace change in the workplace and explains how you can use failure as a learning tool for greater career success. Cassandra offers valuable ways that you can use to navigate change to enhance your career in an industry that is constantly changing and improving.

On today’s podcast, you will learn:

3 steps for embracing change in the workplace

• Recognize and label your emotions that are associated with the change.
• Explore your options- what is possible for you to do about your emotions?
• Make a conscious, productive choice to bring about a better feeling. 

Does change in the workplace have to cause chaos?

• A lack of communication about change can cause unnecessary chaos.
• Employees will be more receptive to change if their emotions about it are addressed first.  

Embrace failure as a learning tool

• Failure in the workplace means that you’re being presented with opportunities for learning new things.
• Take full advantage of the opportunities that come with failure.
• Recognize the signals that can help you learn from failure to further your learning and professional growth. 

Career takeaways for handling constant change in the workplace

• Step into the opportunities that come with the change.
• Identify the aspects of your work that bring you the most joy and modify your position where you can.
• Transition into a different role if you are able to increase your work satisfaction. 
• Create a support system to maximize both your potential and performance. 

Continue the conversation with us within the Digital Enterprise Society Community at www.DigitalEnterpriseSociety.org.

Cassandra Worthy

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