Shawn Murphy serves as CEO of WorqIQ, formerly Switch and Shift, an organization that helps leaders transform the work experience to be positive, energizing & optimistic. His debut book, “The Optimistic Workplace: Creating an Environment that Energizes Everyone”, is out now. Shawn was recently named a “Top 100 Leadership Speaker” in Inc.com and has over 25 years’ experience as an organizational and culture change practitioner and workshop facilitator.

What you’ll learn about in this episode * Why change is a very emotional experience for people * Where a lot of business owners lose sight when changing their business * What happens when business owners don’t account for emotional impact * Why you need to be able to work with detractors who are resistant to change * Working together to figure out what change means * Why vulnerability is a key skill that’s needed during times of change * The valuable lesson that Shawn learned that helped him with sales * Why you need to have a shared sense of purpose with your team * How clarity gives people the comfort to act autonomously * The importance of having mentors to be successful in business

How to best connect with Shawn: * LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shawmu * Twitter: @TheShawnMurphy * Email: shawn.murphy@workiq.com