Why People Resist Change (And What Leaders Get Wrong)

Why do people resist change? Most leaders assume resistance means people are stubborn, difficult, or unwilling to adapt. But what if that's not what's actually happening? 00:00 Why People Resist Change 00:52 People Fear Loss 01:21 The Real Reason Behind Objections 02:46 Lack of Clarity Creates Resistance 03:31 When Trust Breaks Down 04:08 Pushing Harder Doesn't Work In this video, I break down three common reasons people appear to resist change and what leaders often miss when they try to address it. We'll look at: ✔ Why fear of loss creates pushback ✔ How a lack of clarity fuels uncertainty ✔ Why trust matters more than most leaders realize ✔ What leaders can do instead of simply pushing harder Because if you misdiagnose the problem, you'll use the wrong solution. Whether you're leading a team through organizational change, navigating uncertainty, or trying to build buy-in for a new initiative, understanding what's underneath resistance can completely change how you respond. 👇 What do you think people are most often trying to protect during change? Let me know in the comments. ⸻ I’m Andrea Baillo. I give leaders a place to practice leadership intentionally — so they can lead more clearly and effectively under pressure. 👉 Subscribe here:    / @andreabaillo   ⸻ Other ways we can stay connected: LinkedIn:   / andrea-baillo-phd   Instagram:   / andreabaillo_   Website: https://www.rootedforsuccess.com #LeadershipCoaching #ExecutiveCoach #LeadershipDevelopment #ChangeManagement #OrganizationalChange #Leadership #CommunicationSkills #TeamLeadership #DecisionMaking #RootedForSuccess