Episode 30: Managing Change with Dr. Larry Inks
On this episode of Quality Time with MoreSteam, Dan Swartwout welcomes Dr. Larry Inks to the show. Larry is a Professor of Management and Human Resources at The Ohio State University who previously ran talent management for Cardinal Health. Dan and Larry discuss why one clear goal keeps a team focused. They also explore change management, including the emotional aspects of change, and the differences between management and leadership. Listen and find out why Larry is one of the foremost experts on talent management and team effectiveness.
In addition to being informative and helpful, this is one of the most entertaining episodes of Quality Time with MoreSteam. Larry kept Dan laughing throughout the conversation. Clutter in your junk drawer? It’s here. Cleaning out your garage? We’ve got it. Even WKRP in Cincinnati? Absolutely. You won’t want to miss this one.
In this episode, you will hear about:
1:08 - Larry's background
5:07 - Building successful teams
7:04 - Setting goals that work
9:54 - Empathy, compassion, and organizational leadership
11:36 - The difference between managing and leading
13:14 - Being authentic as a leader
16:35 - Making changes that last
21:30 - Helping people work through the emotional side of change
25:24 - The quiet resistance to change
27:20 - Remote work versus return-to-office
34:31 - Thoughts on resilience
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Host • MoreSteam
Dan Swartwout is the host of Quality Time with MoreSteam. A lifelong Central Ohio resident, Dan is a double Buckeye. He earned both a BA and a law degree from The Ohio State University. Before joining MoreSteam, Dan had a long career as a host, comedian, and master of ceremonies. For 17 years, Dan was the studio audience host for the Ohio Lottery game show Cash Explosion. Dan was also the host of CBuzz, which was a collaboration between the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, WWCD 92.9, and the Columbus Dispatch. On CBuzz, Dan interviewed some of the most prominent entrepreneurs in Central Ohio. From 2002-2020, Dan toured the country as a standup comedian. Tracks from his comedy CD have been played over 5,000 times on Sirius/XM satellite radio. Now, Dan brings his experience and enthusiasm to Quality Time with MoreSteam -- it's business and fun, together.
Professor (Clinical) of Management and Human Resources • The Ohio State University
Larry Inks, PhD is a Professor (Clinical) of Management and Human Resources in the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. He has an MA and PhD in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology from The Ohio State University and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Purdue University. Prior to joining the faculty at the Fisher College, Dr. Inks had a very successful career in talent management leadership roles at PepsiCo, AlliedSignal/ Honeywell, and Cardinal Health. Most recently, Dr. Inks was Vice President of Talent Management for Cardinal Health in Dublin, Ohio, from 2001-2005.
