# Episode 294: Fighting the Familiarity Paradigm to Lead Change

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Published: 2026-08-18T09:05:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1606

## Resource

Great leaders are often hired to create change but organizations want transformation without the discomfort that comes with it. In this episode, Randall explores the “familiarity trap” and why boards, teams, and leaders unintentionally pull change agents back toward the status quo. Learn six practical ways to stay focused on transformation, build trust, distinguish resistance from wisdom, and accept that meaningful leadership rarely comes without some discomfort.

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